Six people were seriously injured early Wednesday morning when a Honda Fit they were traveling in was hit by a train at the Chiremba Road level crossing in Harare.
According to the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), the driver attempted to cross the railway tracks in front of an approaching train, resulting in a collision at early hours of Wednesday.
The impact left all occupants of the vehicle with severe injuries.
The NRZ has reiterated calls for motorists to exercise extreme caution when approaching railway crossings.
“We urge drivers to always stop and check for oncoming trains before proceeding,” the statement reads.
