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Train Collision in Choma after Truck Driver’s Failure to Observe Traffic Rules 

By Staff Writer
A passenger train collided with a truck and trailer at Kozo level crossing in Choma, resulting in the derailment of the locomotive and genset coach.

According to Zambia Railways Limited Manager Public Relations, Sombe Ng’onga, the truck overturned in the incident.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the truck driver’s failure to stop at the level crossing led to the collision with the passenger train.

The incident occurred at 06:00 hours.