16/06/2024
POLICE REPORT on ROAD FORCE Road Traffic Accident.
June 16,2024-Kapiri Mposhi Traffic Department recorded a serious road traffic accident (RTA) today Sunday, June 16, 2024, at approximately 0700 hours along the Great North Road at the Lunsefwa River Mubalashi area, about 30 kilometers east of Kapiri Mposhi District.
The accident involved three motor vehicles:
A Zong Tong bus, registration number BCE 8199, driven by Mr. Friday Mwewa, aged 43, of Kalulushi. The bus, property of Talwaka Lumo Bus Services, was traveling from Lusaka to Nakonde with 58 passengers on board.
A Howo truck, registration number T 326 EBH, trailer number T 328 EBR, driven by Mr. Musa Abdul Rahman, aged 36, a Tanzanian national, traveling from the east to west direction.
Another Howo truck, registration number T 514 DCT, trailer number T 120 CYY, which was parked on the left side of the road facing East (headed for Nakonde) due to a breakdown, driven by Mr. Humphrey Nicholas, aged 26, a Tanzanian national.
The accident occurred when the bus driver failed to keep to his lane while avoiding the stationary truck, resulting in a head-on collision with the second truck coming from the opposite direction.
As a result of the accident:
Thirteen passengers from the bus sustained serious injuries, comprising eight males and five females. All injured passengers were promptly rushed to Mkushi and Kapiri Mposhi District Hospitals for medical attention.
The bus driver and 45 passengers escaped unhurt.
Both the bus and the second truck sustained extensive damage to their front parts, while the third vehicle had its left fender and headlight damaged.
The injured passengers have been identified as follows:
Admitted to Mkushi District Hospital:
Lumbanga Dories, 23, of ZNS Mpika – bruises on the right hand and general body pains.
Baisana Suthain, 39, of Botswana – fractured left leg.
Natasha Mulenga, 26, of Location Compound Mpika – painful left leg.
Jamestone Mando, 43, of Kabanana, Lusaka – cuts on both legs.
Mumba Bwalya, 26, of Chinsali – fractured both legs.
Jamim Chitanda, 24, of Lilayi, Lusaka – painful left leg.
Kondwani Mbewe, 27, of Chamba Valley, Lusaka – general body pains.
Mwenda Mainza, 25, of Libala, Lusaka – fractured right hand.
Agnes Mwale, 34, of Kabanana, Lusaka – painful right leg.
Magrate Majaka, 36, of SOS, Lusaka – general body pains.
Admitted to Kapiri Mposhi District Hospital:
Silverster Nkuba, 43, of Mean Wood, Lusaka – suspected fractured left leg.
Nelson Muganhu, 46, of Harare, Zimbabwe – deep cut on the lower limb.
Chilambe Angelbert, 39, of Nakonde – fractured left leg.
Further investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident. We urge all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such unfortunate incidents.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER