A 29-year-old man has died while two others sustained injuries in a road traffic accident that occurred this morning in Lonekela area along the Chama–Lundazi road, about 12 kilometres north of Chama town.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident to the media, saying it happened around 10:50 hours and involved a Kinglion motorcycle ridden by Lackson Zyambo of Kanyelele Village in Chief Kambombo chiefdom.
Mr Zyambo sustained fatal head injuries and died on the spot.
On board were two passengers Arnold Luhanga, 34, who sustained a swollen bruised face, bruised right knee and general body pains, and Richard Lungu, 35, who sustained a painful right foot and body pains.
Mr. Luhanga has been admitted to Chama District Hospital while Mr. Lungu was treated as an outpatient.
According to police, the accident happened when the rider failed to negotiate a curve due to excessive speed, causing the motorcycle to career off the road and overturn.
The body of the deceased has been taken to Chama District Hospital mortuary, while the damaged motorcycle is parked at Chama Police Station.
Police have since urged motorists to observe road safety rules to prevent further loss of life.
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