A Six-year Child of Chandamali Village in Chinsali District in Muchinga Province has died after he was bashed by a car.
Muchinga Province Police Commissioner Kenneth Kang’ombe has confirmed the incident in a press statement made available to Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Chinsali.
Mr Kang’ombe said the fatal road traffic accident occurred on Wednesday May 13, 2026 around 17hrs at Chandamali market along Kabuta – Chandamali road within Chinsali District.
He explained that Involved was a motor vehicle Toyota Allion bearing registration number AIE 295 ZM which was being driven by Cosmas Mutale 21 of Mayard Compound.
The police commissioner said the accident happened when the said driver lost control of the motor vehicle due to excessive speed and hit the said pedestrian Philimon Kangwa 6 who was crossing the road.
Mr Kang’ombe stated that the child sustained internal body injuries, a fractured right leg and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chinsali District Hospital.
He added that the body of the deceased has since been deposited into the Chinsali District Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem examination.
Meanwhile, Mr Kang’ombe said that the driver of the vehicle escaped unhurt while the vehicle incurred a depressed front left fender.
The Vehicle has since been impounded and parked at Chinsali Central Police Station and the driver is detained in police custody and will be charged accordingly.
