Zimbabweans Applaud the Police for Arresting 17 People in Harare CBD for Taking Pictures and Videos at an Accident Scene
Zimbabweans have come out to praise the the police after they arrested seventeen people for taking pictures and videos with their smartphones at a road traffic accident scene.
The seventeen individuals were arrested today while filming a road accident that occurred in Harare CBD.
Commuter Omnibus Collides with Truck in Harare CBD
According to H-Metro, the accident happened when a commuter omnibus was hit by a truck after failing to observe a traffic light at the intersection of Robert Mugabe and Second Street.
The kombi driver was manhandled after disappearing from the scene.
Details about the incident are still not readily available.
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Social Media Applauds Police Action Against Filming at Accident Scene
Reports about the police arresting people at an accident scene for taking pictures and videos have got social media talking. Social media users have applauded the police for arresting the individuals. Netizens argued that it was a good move by the police to arrest those taking pictures and videos of the tragic accident.
Others argued that the move was necessary to maintain respect for the victims and their families, with some emphasizing that filming in such sensitive situations could hinder emergency responders.
Here are some of the reactions;
@Joseph Gwati
Ngavasungwee chaizvoo imagine seing ur beloved one on social media guys battling for help or atofaa
@Fadzai N Magumise;
Finally coz what is the logic of taking videos and photos of an accident scene. Ndochinyi ichocho. It was long over due.
@Yvonne Sibanda;
Well-done police department… well-done
@Animals and Nature;
Thank you ZRP madadisa 
@Tigere Zindoga;
Vagona fake journalists vachiita publish fake stories with life of someone. vanhu vachifa vachitadza kupa help
@Anna Jumo Magaya;
vanhu ngavasungwe taku abuser ma phone nekuda kunzi ndini ndine nyaya munhu anga achararama agofa wakabata phone
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