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Zimbabweans have praised 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.
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 reportedly manhandled after attempting to flee from the accident scene.
Details about the incident are still not readily available.
Reports about the police arresting people at the 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 responder. (Online sources)
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