At least nine people have sustained serious injuries while eight others suffered minor injuries in a road traffic accident that occurred yesterday in Mutunduma Village in Chama District, about 30 kilometres south of the Isoka Police Security check point along the Chibale Road.
Muchinga Province Police Commanding Officer Dennis Moola confirmed the incident in a press statement made available to the media this morning.
Mr Moola said the accident occurred around 09:30 hours on January 26, 2026 which involved a Mitsubishi Fuso truck registration number AID 2986, which was being driven from north to south direction.
Mr Moola said the vehicle was carrying 31 passengers at the time of the accident when the driver lost control due to excessive speed, causing the truck to overturn on the left side of the road.
“Nine passengers sustained serious injuries while eight others sustained slight injuries and were treated as outpatients at Isoka District Hospital while fourteen passengers escaped unhurt,” Mr Moola noted.
He identified the driver as Kelly Silengo, aged 41, of Katonga Village in Chief Kafwimbi’s area of Isoka District, who sustained a swollen forehead and was treated as an outpatient.
Mr Moola added that all seriously injured victims were admitted to Isoka District Hospital, while the motor vehicle, which had a shattered windscreen, depressed cabin and damaged left side, has since been impounded.
He said the driver has been charged with dangerous driving and is currently detained in police custody.
