ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN IBEX AREA, LUSAKA
October 31, 2024-The Zambia Police Service reports a tragic road traffic accident that occurred today, October 31, 2024, at approximately 10:00 hours along Mosi Road in the Ibex area, Lusaka.
The accident involved a Toyota Hiace minibus bearing registration number BAJ 3856, fleet number LSK 15183. The vehicle, which was extensively damaged, was being driven in an East-to-West direction by an unidentified male driver who fled the scene following the accident.
On board the minibus were multiple passengers, including:
1. Ruth Museteka, aged between 20 and 24 years, a student at Woodlands Nursing School, who, along with two other unidentified female passengers, tragically succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital. The bodies of the deceased have been deposited in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Mortuary.
2. Two unidentified male adults sustained severe head injuries and remain admitted in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at UTH.
Additionally, the following passengers sustained injuries of varying degrees and are receiving medical care at UTH and Hilltop Hospital:
1. Arnold Chulu, 42 years – sustained chest pains and facial bruises.
2. Sandra Lusambo, 19 years – reported chest and back pain.
3. Constance Mutama, 27 years – complained of shoulder and chest pains.
4. Ruth Zulu, 64 years – sustained chest pains, a swollen left leg, and a right wrist injury.
5. Tonny Muzukila, 42 years – suffered body bruises and neck pain.
6. Joseph Muntanga, 43 years – sustained bruises on the right arm and chest pains.
7. Coriphas Mweetwa (Male), 30 years, of Makeni – sustained a painful shoulder and neck.
8. Dorcas Mwewa, 28 years, also of Woodlands Nursing School – sustained a painful neck, left-hand injury, and a cut on the head.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident occurred when the driver of the vehicle lost control due to excessive speed, causing the minibus to veer off the road to the left, overturn twice, and come to a halt against a wall fence.
The Zambia Police Service is actively pursuing all available leads to locate the driver, who is believed to have abandoned the scene. We urge any individuals with relevant information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
Our condolences go out to the families of the deceased, and we extend our sympathies to all affected by this unfortunate incident.
The Zambia Police Service remains committed to enforcing road safety measures and urges all drivers to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits to prevent such tragic occurrences.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
