The Zambia Police Service in Northern Province has recorded an accident involving a motorcycle and ambulance.
Northern Province Police Commanding Officer, Simunji Mulonda disclosed that the accident happened on June 3, 2026 around 14:00 hours near the Luwingu Magistrate Court area along Bangweulu road in Luwingu District.
Mr Mulonda said the rider who was injured was immediately rushed to Luwingu District Hospital where he was attended to, and treated as an outpatient while the driver of the ambulance escaped unhurt.
He explained that the accident involved a Toyota Land Cruiser Ambulance bearing registration number GRZ 354DF belonging to the Ministry of Health, Luwingu District which was being driven by Aubrey Chanda, aged 43, of Kukas Compound in Luwingu District, who escaped unhurt.
He added that the unregistered motorcycle was being ridden by Judge Bwalya, aged 15, of Kapisha Village in Chief Chipalo’s area in Luwingu District.
Mr Mulonda explained that the vehicle sustained a depressed front left fender while the motorcycle sustained a broken headlamp, a deformed front wheel, and other minor damages.
He added that preliminary investigations indicate that the accident occurred when the driver of the ambulance turned left without exercising due care and, in the process, collided with the motorcycle rider who was approaching from the opposite direction.
Mr Mulonda has since implored all motorists to exercise extreme caution when changing direction, turning at junctions, or entering other lanes of traffic.
“Drivers must ensure that the road is clear and safe before executing any maneuver in order to avoid preventable accidents,” he added.
He has further expressed concern at the increasing number of road traffic accidents involving motorcycles, particularly those being ridden by underage persons and on unregistered motorcycles.
Mr Mulonda has called on parents and guardians to strongly desist from allowing juveniles to operate motorcycles on public roads to avoid putting the lives of young riders and other road users at serious risk.
