By Staff Writer
Tragedy struck in Kafue today, October 15, 2024, when four people died on the spot and 29 others sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident.
The fatal crash occurred at 04:30 hours at the Kafue Boys Secondary School junction along the Great North Road, involving a Marcopolo bus belonging to Juldan Motors.
The bus, driven by Lebani Mwanza, 32, overturned after excessive speed caused him to lose control.
Among the injured are 11 male adults, 17 female adults, and one female juvenile, all admitted to Kafue General Hospital.
Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the deaths, including a male adult, two female adults, and a female juvenile, whose bodies are at the Kafue General Hospital mortuary awaiting identification. Investigations are ongoing.
