Two men lost their lives yesterday after a public service bus crashed into a stationary truck they were repairing along the Ndola–Kapiri Mposhi Highway in the Katanino area.
The tragic accident occurred around 17:00 hours when a Higer bus belonging to LG Travellers, driven by 50-year-old Simon Chali of Kitwe, rammed into a broken-down Mitsubishi Canter, registration number ACV 5089.
According to Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi, the Mitsubishi Canter had developed a mechanical fault and was parked off the carriageway beyond the yellow line on the left side of the road, facing north.
The bus, which was carrying 54 passengers, collided with the stationary vehicle, fatally injuring the two men who were reportedly carrying out repairs at the time of the accident.
“As a result of the impact, two unidentified male adults who were repairing the said vehicle sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene,” said Chilabi.
Two passengers on board the bus sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.
Police have launched investigations into the cause of the accident. The bodies of the deceased have been deposited in a mortuary awaiting postmortem examinations and identification.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by motorists and mechanics attending to broken-down vehicles on busy highways.
