FOUR people have died in a road traffic accident that occurred on January 11, 2026, along the Chirundu–Kafue road in the Kapiringozi area.
Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said the accident involved an Iveco truck, registration number AJC 386, which was transporting building materials and was travelling towards Chirundu. The vehicle was being driven by Emmanuel Shanyinde, aged 45, of Chipata Compound in Lusaka.
Mr Chilabi said the driver had three male passengers on board. One of the passengers has been identified as Emmanuel Kasweka, aged 43, of the SOS area in Lusaka, while the other two passengers are yet to be identified but are believed to be aged between 28 and 35.
According to police, the accident occurred after the driver failed to negotiate a curve due to excessive speed, causing the vehicle to leave the road, enter a ditch and overturn.
“The driver and all three passengers sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot,” Mr Chilabi said.
He said the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at Mtendere Mission Hospital mortuary for identification and post-mortem examinations.
Mr Chilabi added that investigations into the accident are ongoing and urged motorists to observe road traffic regulations, particularly speed limits, to prevent road accidents.
