Education Deputy Minister, Crispin Musosha’s wife and young sister to Energy Minister Kenneth Konga have died in a road accident.
The accident happened last night around 21:00hrs in Kabalika area on the Samfya Mansa road.
Out going Luapula Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Mbewe confirmed the accident and the death of Mrs Musosha and Dorothy Chivunda in an interview with ZANIS in Mansa today.
Mr Mbewe said the accident is suspected to have occurred after the left wheel to the Toyota Prado registration number ABX 9485 they were in burst.
He said the vehicle which was being driven by Mrs Musosha was coming from Lusaka to Mansa.
Mr Mbewe said also on board was a baby, Emmanuel Chongo, aged one year and four months who also died this morning at the Mansa General Hospital.
He named the others on board the accident vehicle as Sombo Chongo 39, of Lusaka’s Sikanze police camp, and Dr Beatrice Amandu 55, also of Lusaka.
Mr Mbewe said Mrs Chongo is admitted to Mansa General Hospital where she is receiving medical attention, while Dr Amandu came out uninjured but is still on medical observation.
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MTSRIP- WE DO NOT KNOW IF EVERYONE WAS IN SIT BELTS.
Too bad. In Zambia I notice that babies and young children are not in car seats but held on laps.
Seat Belt !- That was the first thought that came to might. That baby might have been on someone’s lap. M.T.S.R.I.P
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Very sad news. May the Almighty comfort the widower and all that grieve with him.
Too bad indeed to lose so many lives due to poor road safety! They need to change road safety on children under the age of 5. It is sad that babies are always subject to harsh conditions during travelling. But anyway MTSRIP!
Very sad news indeed . We pray for the deceased and those injured for quick recovery.
Sad news. MTSRIP. God be with the children if any left.
Our hearts are with those that have been left behind. May their souls rest in peace.
VERY SAD NEWS ON THE LOSS OF SO MANY PEOPLE,MY CONDOANCES TO THE HON MINISTER CRISPIN MUSHOSHA &FAMILY,ZAMBIA POLICE MUST FULLY ENFORCE THE LAW ON SEAT BELTS & CHILD CAR SEAT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5YEARS AS IN EUROPE THIS COMPULSARY.I AM SURE THE LITTLE BABY MUST HAVE BEEN ON MOTHERS LAP,.MAY THE ALL MIGHTY ALLAH REST THEIR SOUL IN PEACE & GRANT COMFORT TO THE FAMILIES & RELAT IVES OF THE DECEASED AAMEEN.
MAY THE PEACE OF GOD AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY GHOST BE WITH YOU AND YOU MAMILIES- M.S.R.I.E.P
This is very sad indeed! May Their Souls Rest In Eternal Peace. Condolences to the Minister.
Tyre bust. Wonder what kind of tyres. Tubeless doenot burst and u can safely steer the car when it rips off
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MTDSRIP.It all goes down to bad roads.Pot holes leading to this.A lot at play.Seatbelts?tyre condition?maximum speed etc definitely not witchcraft,ichipuku?
This is a road traffic incident purely arising from fatigue and drowsiness.
Auxensio? Kodi nizina la kuti iyi imwe a Mbebe? Kodi ndimwe a Katolika?
Very sad news. Condolences to the bereaved family. May she rest in peace.
Sorry. May the baby rest in peace too.