The accident occurred around 13:30 hours in the Nambwata area as the group was travelling to Nalolo District for burial.
Police said a Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number ZP 2795 B, belonging to the police service and funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), was carrying 12 passengers and three coffins containing the bodies of a woman and her two children who had drowned on February 28, 2026.
The vehicle was being driven by Sergeant Waluka Muyambango, 32, of Muoyo area in Nalolo District.
Western Division Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga said the vehicle was travelling from Mongu towards the south when the driver allegedly lost control while attempting to avoid a cow that was crossing the road.
“The vehicle careered off the road and overturned,” Hamoonga said.
All the injured occupants were rushed to Lewanika General Hospital where they are receiving treatment.
Police said the vehicle was extensively damaged in the accident and investigations into the incident have since been instituted.
“The Zambia Police Service wishes the injured persons a quick recovery and urges motorists to exercise caution,” Hamoonga stated.
You are allowing young boys to operate these vehicles without the necessary experience. This constitutes negligence and speeding. They are unable to drive these cars due to their lack of experience. By the end of the year, how many accidents and damaged cars do you anticipate occurring?