SEKE- A tragic road traffic accident early this morning along Seke Road, opposite Zororo Cemetery, has left motorists and witnesses shaken as emergency crews rushed to rescue victims trapped in the wreckage. The multi-vehicle collision, which occurred near Manyame Bridge, brought traffic to a complete halt and has once again highlighted the dangers of this notorious stretch of road linking Harare and Chitungwiza.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. The crash happened just after sunrise, when the busy highway was packed with morning commuters. The impact, witnesses said, was so severe that several vehicles overturned, while others were left crumpled beyond recognition.
“It was horrifying,” said one shaken driver who narrowly escaped the crash. “I just heard loud bangs — one after another. Cars were spinning and colliding everywhere. People were screaming for help. It all happened in seconds.”
Within minutes, ambulances and fire rescue teams from the City of Harare and Manyame Emergency Services arrived. Medics scrambled to attend to the injured, while firefighters used hydraulic tools to cut through twisted metal to free trapped passengers. Police officers quickly cordoned off the scene, directing traffic that had backed up for several kilometres in both directions.
While authorities were still verifying details at the time of reporting, multiple eyewitnesses said the collision involved at least four vehicles, including a commuter omnibus and a small truck. Several people were reportedly injured, with unconfirmed reports suggesting that fatalities might have occurred.
“The situation was terrible,” said another witness, visibly shaken. “I saw two people who were motionless, and others bleeding. It’s devastating to see such accidents happening again and again in the same place.”
Fatal Collision Rocks Seke Road Near Zororo Cemetery
Police later confirmed that investigations had begun to establish the cause of the crash. According to preliminary findings, speeding and reckless driving are suspected to have played a major role. Despite clear weather conditions, heavy morning traffic and driver impatience may have contributed to the deadly pile-up.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have appealed for patience and discipline among road users, especially along the high-traffic Seke Road corridor. “We urge drivers to respect road rules and to avoid dangerous overtaking and speeding,” a police spokesperson said. “Investigations into this tragic incident are ongoing.”
The crash occurred in one of the most accident-prone zones along Seke Road — a section notorious for repeated tragedies. Over the past year, several fatal accidents have been recorded in the same vicinity, with residents describing it as a “death trap.”
Just last month, a horrific collision involving a haulage truck and a commuter omnibus near the same spot claimed multiple lives. Local residents have repeatedly called on authorities to install proper road signage, street lighting, and speed-reduction measures such as humps or barriers.
“This road has become a danger to everyone,” said Mr. Tendai Mupfumira, a resident of the area. “We have been appealing for years for something to be done — humps, reflectors, anything that could slow down drivers. But nothing changes. Every few weeks, we lose people here.”
Seke Road is one of Zimbabwe’s busiest and most vital highways, serving as a daily route for thousands of commuters, long-distance transporters, and cross-border traders. During rush hour, the road becomes heavily congested with private cars, buses, haulage trucks, and informal taxis jostling for space. The mix of speeding, reckless overtaking, and poorly maintained road surfaces often leads to disaster.
Road safety experts have warned that the combination of fading lane markings, poor lighting, and inadequate signage continues to make the route hazardous. In some parts, potholes and uneven surfaces further endanger motorists, particularly at night or during the early morning when visibility is low.
The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) has consistently urged drivers to slow down and exercise extreme caution on this route. The council has also called on the government to prioritize road repairs, signage installation, and police patrols to help curb the rising number of crashes.
“More than 90% of accidents are due to human error,” a TSCZ spokesperson noted in an earlier statement. “But infrastructure plays a major role in preventing or reducing their severity. We need immediate upgrades to Seke Road.”
Following the morning crash, authorities advised motorists to avoid the area as recovery and cleanup operations continued. Traffic officers diverted vehicles through St Mary’s and Hwedza Road to ease congestion while tow trucks removed the wreckage.
By midday, the scene remained grim. Twisted car shells lay on the roadside as investigators documented evidence. Bystanders, many of them visibly emotional, stood in small groups offering prayers for the victims. Some motorists honked their horns in solidarity as they drove past, a somber tribute to those affected.
Although official casualty figures were still being compiled, today’s accident has once again reignited public outcry over the lack of visible road safety interventions on Seke Road.
Until tangible action is taken, residents say, the stretch near Zororo Cemetery will remain one of Zimbabwe’s most feared routes — a black spot where tragedy continues to strike with alarming regularity.
Source- ZimEye
