Three people die in Mumbwa Road traffic accident

Esther Katongo

Three people have died on the spot while 13 others have sustained injuries in a fatal road traffic accident which occurred today around 10:20 hours near sable farm along Mumbwa road.

Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says the accident happened due to a tyre bust of a rear right tyre which made the driver lose control of the motor vehicle.

She says involved was a Toyota Hiace minibus registration number ALC 351 being driven by Patrick Moyo from east to west carrying 16 passengers of which three have died on the spot.

Ms. Katongo has stated that some of the injured are in Mwembeshi Clinic while those with serious injuries have been referred to university teaching hospital.

Mrs. Katongo says the deceased have not yet been identified and the bodies are in UTH mortuary.

In a related development local government minister Vincent Mwale, has survived road accident after hitting a cow on the great east road.

Ms. Katongo who confirmed the development to q-news says the incident happened around 18:40 on Friday.