FOUR PEOPLE HAVE DIED ON THE SPOT…..while 29 others have sustained serious injuries in a road accident involving Juldan Bus in Kafue
FOUR PEOPLE HAVE DIED ON THE SPOT
…..while 29 others have sustained serious injuries in a road accident involving Juldan Bus in Kafue
October 15,2024
The Zambia Police Traffic in Kafue has recorded a fatal Road Traffic Accident (RTA) that occurred today, October 15,2024, at around 04:30 hours at the Kafue Boys Secondary School junction along the Great North Road (Southbound).
Involved in the accident was a Marcopolo bus, registration number BAJ 3715, belonging to Juldan Motors, which was extensively damaged.
The bus was being driven by Mr. Lebani Mwanza, aged 32, of Lusaka, who sustained suspected internal injuries and is currently admitted to Kafue General Hospital.
An undisclosed number of passengers were on board. Among them, 29 individuals sustained serious injuries, comprising 11 male adults, 17 female adults, and 1 female juvenile, all of whom are admitted to Kafue General Hospital for treatment.
Unfortunately, four passengers died on the spot, including a male adult, two female adults, and a female juvenile.
Their bodies have been deposited at the Kafue General Hospital mortuary, awaiting formal identification by their families.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident occurred due to excessive speed, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
The bus overturned and landed on its right side.
Note that the remaining passengers could not be accounted for as they were neither found at the scene nor admitted to the hospital.
Further investigations are underway, and more details will be provided as they become available.
We extend our condolences to the bereaved families and wish those injured a speedy recovery.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER