A 59 year old woman identified as Jelita Kunda of Chiundaponde village in Kanchibiya district of Muchinga Province has died on the spot in a road traffic accident.
Muchinga Province Police Commissioner Dennis Moola who disclosed the incident to the media in Mpika, said the accident happened near Chilonga market area along the Great North Road about 25km South of Mpika district.
Mr Moola said the accident happened around 11:30 hours on December 23, 2025.
He disclosed that involved was a motor vehicle faw truck and trailer registration number CAC 1255 ZM/ABK 2306 T, property of Super Care Logistics of Ndola which was loaded with copper destined for Tanzania.
“The now deceased had sustained fatal head and body injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chilonga Mission hospital,” he said.
He added that the now deceased woman met her fate as she was crossing the road from north to south of Mpika boma and in the process was hit by the said truck.
The Police Commissioner said the truck which had its grill damaged and depressed bumper, was being driven from the south to the northern direction by Peter Sikalangwe, aged 49 of Ntindi village in Nakonde district with two passengers on board, who escaped unhurt.
He said the faw truck has since been impounded and parked at the Mpika police station.
Mr Moola added that the body of the deceased has since been deposited at Chilonga Mission Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem and burial.
Meanwhile, Mpika District Commissioner David Siame has urged motorists and other road users to exercise patience and follow road traffic rules especially this festival season.
“During the festive season many people tend to be very busy and forget to observe road traffic rules,” he said.
