Seventeen individuals were detained for taking photos at the scene of a road traffic accident in Harare, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the busy intersection of Sam Nujoma Street and Robert Mugabe Road in central Harare, causing several injuries.
A commuter omnibus, attempting to overtake a City of Harare refuse compactor while trying to avoid arrest, failed to complete the maneuver and collided with the vehicle, injuring multiple passengers.
The arrested individuals were caught photographing the scene, and their smartphones were confiscated by the police.
The trend of capturing and sharing accident scenes on social media has become more prevalent in recent times. This has led to concerns, especially when serious injuries or fatalities are involved, as loved ones sometimes learn about the incident through social media posts before authorities have had a chance to properly identify the victims and notify their next of kin.
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