Two Die as Rda Vehicle Crashes into Parked Truck in Chinsali

Police say two passengers, one male and one female whose details are not yet known, died on the spot after sustaining severe head injuries. Their bodies have since been deposited at Chinsali General Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem.

Two other passengers have been identified as Exildah Mutale, 41, of Chimbele Village, Chief Nkula in Chinsali District, who sustained multiple bruises on the head, right hand, a painful chest and general body pains, and Chrispin Bwalya, 51, of Kapili Village, Chief Nkweto in Chinsali District, who sustained a cut on the head, a suspected fractured left arm and general body pains. Both are admitted to Chinsali General Hospital where they are receiving treatment.

According to Muchinga Police Commanding Officer, Lubinda Mayamba, the accident happened when the driver of the Toyota Hilux was overtaking improperly and lost control of the vehicle before hitting into the truck which was parked off the road.

Both motor vehicles are still at the scene.

The driver of the Toyota Hilux reported himself to Isoka Police Station where he is detained for causing death by dangerous driving.

Police have since instituted investigations into the matter.