The tragic incident, involving a Toyota Vitz that overturned multiple times, occurred near Manyame Bridge—a location just 300 metres from the site of the recent horrific collision that killed seventeen people.

This latest crash has further amplified public concern and fear regarding the safety of this major arterial road, solidifying its reputation as a dangerous accident hotspot.

Toyota Vitz Overturns Four Times in Violent Crash

According to initial reports, the accident involved a Toyota Vitz that was travelling towards Harare. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, leading to a violent crash in which the car overturned four times before finally coming to a rest on its roof.

Fresh Tragedy on Seke Road

The severity of the crash resulted in one person being killed at the scene, while four other occupants sustained serious injuries. Reports from DJ Ollah, who was at the scene, confirmed the details of the crash and the immediate aftermath. Well-wishers and other bystanders who were first on the scene are said to have responded quickly, assisting the injured and rushing them to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has not yet released further details regarding the identities of the deceased or the injured.

Public Outcry Intensifies Over Seke Road Safety

The close proximity of this latest fatal accident to the site of last week's mass-casualty disaster has reignited and intensified public concern over road safety and driver behaviour along the entire Seke Road corridor. Residents, commuters, and the general public are now vocally calling for immediate and tangible interventions to prevent further loss of life.

Social media has been flooded with messages of grief, frustration, and urgent pleas for action from both authorities and drivers themselves. Here is a selection of the reactions:

• @El Esma: "😔 So heartbreaking… Another life lost and families shattered — again, in the same area. How many more before real change happens? May the soul of the deceased rest in peace, and we pray for healing for the injured. 💔"
• @Portia Nyamande Matsa: "Umm so sad. Shuwa besides painting panoda nema reflectors futi especially after Zororo ukangoflashwa chete nemalights emota dzinenge dzichibva Chitungwiza unogona kubuda muroad." (It's so sad. Truly, besides painting, there is a need for reflectors, especially after Zororo cemetery. If you get flashed by lights from cars coming from Chitungwiza, you can easily go off the road.)
• @Dinny Mann: "Let’s also learn exercise caution ⚠️ on the roads !!! Yes the roads are not good and yes ma accidents ariko but some drivers are overspeeding, some are driving recklessly, some are drinking and driving."
• @Lucy Precious Musokeri: "Haa ma1 Seke road yakutoda marubble strips." (Ah my friend, Seke road now needs rumble strips.)

The collective sentiment reflects a community in mourning, grappling with repeated tragedies and demanding a multi-faceted approach to road safety that includes improved road infrastructure, increased police patrols, and a greater sense of responsibility from all drivers.