About 150 bags of fertilizer destined for Kaoma district in Western province have been destroyed in a road accident.
The incident happened when driver of the truck containing fertiliser lost control of the vehicle at Nkeyema area along the Lusaka-Mongu Road.
Western Province Police Commanding Officer, Vael Muzwenga, confirmed the incident to ZANIS in Mongu yesterday.
Mr. Muzwenga identified the driver of the truck registration number AAP 5612 as Connie Chabwe, 40, of Chunga Township in Lusaka.
He said the accident occurred in the early hours of yesterday and that the truck was carrying 700 bags of fertilizer destined for Kaoma district and 150 bags destroyed in the incident.
The driver of the truck survived the accident.
Meanwhile, a 35-year-old man of Kaoma district died after he was hit by vehicle yesterday.
Mr. Muzwenga named the deceased as, Pelekelo Machuko, of Mutuka area of Chief Mwambuyu in Kaoma district.
Mr. Muzwenga said the vehicle registration number ABR 1689, which was being driven by, George Chimfwembe, 35, of Chilenje in Lusaka, run over Pelekelo while he was crossing the road.
He said Pelekelo died on his way to the hospital adding that Police have since launched an investigation over the accident.
ZANIS/ENDS/RK/TM/SJK.
too bad
Hi Kelchi how are you today?
Hope you are fine, Did you watch the umupila last nite?
Barcelona v Chelsea.
It was sad for my friends who support Arsenal, They cried like kids after their team was bdly beaten by Man U. As for it was smiles all over. I enjoy watching the local league and support taems Like Kasco Rangers, Kabwe Warriors, GBFC, City ya Moto. It was nice watching Zesco United beat Djoloba from Mali. I had no BP I was cool headed. This weekend I will be down South watching small teams in Choma or Mazabuka.
Loss of 150 bags of fertilizer in a road traffic accident is no big loss except for the loss life by the man who was hit by a vehicle. For heavens sake, that is why we have insurance companies to take care of such events.There are so many companies offering insurance services and certain the cargo destined for Western Province was well covered. Clients and transporters should learn not to be leaving matters to chance. No matter how small the katundu being transported from point A to B ensure that an insurance policy is taken. I am the fertilizer and the truck and crew were covered by an insurance policy.