Tragedy struck this morning when five people lost their lives in a road traffic accident along the Great North Road in Chisamba. The crash occurred near a curve by Golden Valley at around 07:20 hours and involved a Sino truck water bowser (registration number AGB 9618) and a Toyota Vitz (registration number BAG 2972).
According to reports, the driver of the Sino truck, who was en route to supply water to a company constructing the dual carriageway, attempted an improper overtaking maneuver. This action resulted in a head-on collision with the Toyota Vitz, which was headed in the opposite direction from Lusaka.
The Toyota Vitz was driven by Bwalya Kasonde, a 32-year-old resident of Chilanga. Tragically, Kasonde and three of the four passengers in the vehicle died on the spot. The fourth passenger, critically injured in the crash, was rushed to Liteta Hospital but succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment. The driver of the Sino truck emerged from the crash unscathed.
The remains of the five victims have been transported to Liteta Hospital Mortuary, where postmortems will be conducted.
Accidents like this remind us of the inherent dangers that come with being on the road. Driving, especially on highways and sharp curves like those near Golden Valley, requires heightened caution. Unfortunately, no one can predict precisely when an accident will happen, but it is always wise to drive with vigilance and responsibility. Reckless overtaking and high speeds are often contributing factors to many fatal accidents, as seen in this heartbreaking incident.
The importance of adhering to road traffic rules and regulations cannot be overstated. Motorists are urged to exercise patience and drive defensively, especially on busy highways. While one may not always have control over another driver’s actions, defensive driving and caution can greatly reduce the likelihood of such tragedies.
This incident is not just a reminder to obey traffic laws but also an appeal for motorists to consider the value of human life. It is crucial to always think twice before taking risks on the road, such as improper overtaking or speeding, as the consequences can be dire.
As the Central Province police continue to investigate the exact circumstances leading to this accident, they also appeal to all road users to remain cautious and alert on Zambia’s highways, particularly during peak traffic hours.
The families of the deceased are mourning the loss of their loved ones, and this tragic event should serve as a warning to us all about the dangers that lie in reckless driving. No journey is worth a life.
Charity Munganga, Commanding Officer – Central
Tragic loss of life indeed. MTSRIP.
Worse still, the police may have made away with the victims’ wallets – bwafya in our country.
And what’s point of showing bodies at accident scene?
FOR SURE
@NOSTRADAMUS, Where are the dead bodies? I can only see the reckage.
@Nostradamus, Where are the dead bodies? I can only see the wreckage.
This is the main reason we have been crying for a dual carriageway between the copperbelt and Lusaka. Head on collisions
The one who was at fault and caused the accident came out unscathed but the innocent people in the other car all died just because of the carelessness of this driver. What kind of justice is this. There must be a law to provide for death sentence or at the very least life imprisonment for such people. This is as good as him murdering 5 people.
you are right…
We need to educate our drivers….drive carefully…don’t drink and drive…obey traffic signs…overtake only when its safe to do so….and we don’t have any Emmergency Responders…no ambulances no Rescue teams…victims just bleed to death…MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE
Zambians are progressive pipo who yearn for good modern life but we are always let down by our backward un-exposed politicians
The country is like a village infrustructure wise since 1964, PF tried to mordernise the nation but we voted them out & went back to the village like living
Every nation on earth enjoys the fruits of their natural resources, question is .. what have we enjoyed from our copper? nuttin’
The nerve for Zambian economy is the roads from Southern Province to Lusaka, from Lusaka to CB & the Northern part of the nation, but look at the types of roads we have. A nation without highways & i question myself.. how backward are we really?
We drive on narrow one lane roads competing with big vehicles & this causes accidents & yet you see the leaders attending traditional ceremonies, our priorities are misplaced
Every time i am in Zambia i get scared driving from Lusaka to my home village called the city of Ndola, you have to pray hard so that you are not involved in a car crash.. you highlight this you are called a foreigner.. we really have stooped this low
For any nation to be economically health, it has to use its natural resources to build & maintain modern infrustructure. See how violence & crime is in RSA but you still have investors investing in RSA becoz of infrastructure.. but us NOOoooo, we are busy being petty.. Just saying.
Look at the current leadership, it has NEVER crossed their mind to invest heavily in infrastructure. It is a non-starter to them. I don’t know, we will keep on crying for you guys back home until God raises a Moses to rescue us from this ubututu. It is painful to be travelling across the globe & seeing how backward we are back home
Moneni ku buteko bwa nomba, it has NEVER crossed their mind to invest heavily in infrastructure. It is a non-starter to them.
I don’t know, we will keep on crying for you guys back home until God raises a Moses to rescue us from this ubututu. It is painful to be travelling across the globe & seeing how backward we are back home
@UFIMBENUMA…The will never a Moses to do anything. Zambia is officially a banana republic!
I know bamukolwe here will criticise me & say just come back home & build the infrastructure… question is why should i do that in a nation which is so toxic & backward. You see until my country men change the way they think we will still be a sorrow to behold as we are
Full of jealous, envy, Judas Escariot tendencies, crookedness, unforgiving, backwardness despite degrees that we accumulate, corruption, not truly loving our God given Zambia etc… until we change on these, we have a very long way to go… i am just highlighting these & i know truth hurts. So if you get chest pains on this you are wicked
I think you suffering from VERBAL DIARRHEA
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@Tikkki, you see how low your thinking capabilities, you do not see any wrong regarding infrastructure in Zambia. Pipo like you make me sick, you chaps are so backward. You do not like to hear the truth. Please go & live for just 2 years overseas or just next to you in RSA & then come back & then we can reason together. You are the one who is suffering from ubututu DIARRHEA
Hey To get over your phobia you must first except you are African meaning comparing us to other countries just dont work… You mention SA .. they have massive issues coming their way So really they are no shining example to us >>
You can rant and rave all you want about this GRZ most will agree with you But not one can up with an alternative to replace HH
And there lies the only problem
@TiKKI, ulifontini, i have no phobia. I betcha you are poor. Have no more words for you