Zambia: One person has lost his life after a road traffic accident in Chitipa District while he was receiving treatment for his injuries. On the other hand four other victims are battling for their lives in Chipata district hospital in critical condition.
The reports have suggested that these casualties were a result of two separate Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). The officials have shared that the accidents happened in Chipata and Kasenengwa districts, over the weekend.
One of the accidents happened on Sunday around 20:30hrs, opposite DMI St. Eugene University, along the Great East Road. The details about the other accident are not clear.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the details of the RTA. He said an unregistered Gatoma motorbike which was being ridden by Misheck Banda was involved in the crash.
The age of the rider remains unknown and the victim sustained fatal head injuries and died upon arrival at Chipata District Hospital. The Police Officers have stated that they started the investigation into the matter and found the vehicle.
“The motorbike had a broken tail light, deformed rear carrier and bent rear wheel. The passenger on this motorbike was identified as Bruson Daka, aged 42.
The other victim’s injuries include a deep cut on the back of the head. He had bruises on both legs and complained of general body pains, and was recently admitted to Chipata Central Hospital,” he said.
Police Commanding officer Mweemba says the accident happened when the driver of motor vehicle registration ZAF 4220, misjudged clearance distance or speed of the motorbike.
This misjudgement on the part of the motor vehicle driver caused him to crash and in the other vehicle. The suspect hit the rear part of the motorbike which was in front of him.
The police has not been able to find the exact details regarding the driver or occupants of the motor vehicle. The investigation is ongoing and the deceased victim will be cleared for final rites as soon as formalities are complete.