Six people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a train struck their Honda Fit at the Chiremba Road crossing in Harare. The crash happened around 1 AM when the driver attempted to cross ahead of an oncoming train. National Railways of Zimbabwe officials reported the incident through social media early in the morning. Emergency teams rushed the injured passengers to medical care shortly after the collision. NRZ asked drivers to stop completely at all crossings.
The Chiremba Road location has seen previous accidents with similar circumstances. Two people lost their lives there in April 2022 when a train hit another Honda Fit. The traffic warning lights at this crossing have remained broken for several years. Just last week, a train crashed into a police car in Gweru because the officer failed to stop. Many citizens demand improved safety features at railroad crossings across Zimbabwe.
The Chiremba Road location has seen previous accidents with similar circumstances. Two people lost their lives there in April 2022 when a train hit another Honda Fit. The traffic warning lights at this crossing have remained broken for several years. Just last week, a train crashed into a police car in Gweru because the officer failed to stop. Many citizens demand improved safety features at railroad crossings across Zimbabwe.
