A City of Harare traffic officer sustained !njuries after being struck by a Honda CR-V that was attempting to evade a stop order during routine traffic patrols in the city.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the officer was part of a team of traffic enforcement officials when the incident occurred; the driver of the Honda CR-V ignored signals to pull over, prompting several officers to exit their vehicle in an attempt to block the escaping car.
Despite their best efforts, the driver ramped up the situation, ultimately hitting one of the officers, who was left inj_red by the impact.
Quick-thinking colleagues and nearby bystanders immediately came to her aid, providing assistance until medical help could arrive.
This incident has ignited concerns regarding the safety of traffic officers, who often face dangerous situations while performing their duties on the bustling streets of Harare.
The rise in motorists attempting to evade penalties has made traffic enforcement increasingly perilous .
The City of Harare has yet to release an official statement regarding the specifics of this incident or any steps they might take to enhance officer safety.
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