17/09/2026
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TWO DEAD, TWO INJURED IN RDA VEHICLE CRASH
Two people have died while two others are receiving treatment at Chinsali General Hospital following a road traffic accident involving a Road Development Agency vehicle in Chinsali District.
According to ISO FM, Muchinga Province Police Commanding Officer Lubinda Mayamba said the accident occurred around 13:00 hours at Chipunga Village along the Great North Road today.
Mr Mayamba said an RDA Toyota Hilux, registration number GRZ 167 EA, driven by 40-year-old Mannaseh Mwenya of Chiwanada area in Isoka, collided with a Howo Sino truck and trailer that was parked off the road.
According to police, preliminary investigations indicate that the driver allegedly attempted to overtake improperly, lost control of the Hilux and rammed into the stationary truck.
Mr Mayamba said two passengers, a man and woman whose identities have not yet been established, died on the spot after sustaining severe head injuries.
He identified the injured passengers as Exildah Mutale, 41, and Chrispin Bwalya, 51, who are currently admitted to Chinsali General Hospital.
The bodies of the deceased have been deposited in the hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem examinations.
Police say the driver later reported himself to Isoka Police Station, where he has been detained for the offence of causing death by dangerous driving, as investigations continue.
