2 people die, 35 seriously injured as policeman causes accident while driving a kombi, police thoroughly assault Herald reporter [Video]

The intersection of Seke and St Patrick’s roads in Harare has become a scene of tragedy and outrage, after a horrific head-on collision between two commuter omnibuses claimed the lives of two people and left 35 others seriously injured.

Adding to the tragedy, a photographer with The Herald, who was part of the news crew that had rushed to cover the accident, was badly beaten by some overzealous police officers for discharging his duties.

The incident has raised serious concerns about the conduct of some police officers and their disregard for the freedom of the press.

The accident, which occurred yesterday morning, has sparked calls for the installation of traffic lights at the intersection to control traffic and prevent future tragedies.

“On Friday evening we witnessed another accident at the same area, with a number of people injured, so there is a need to install traffic lights to reduce speed …