55-year-old Tanzanian truck driver has died in a tragic accident in Shiwang’andu District after being run over by his own vehicle.
The fatal road traffic accident occurred on Saturday, 27th September 2025, around 13:30 hours at Chiseko village along the Great North Road.
Muchinga Police chief Denis Moola has identified the driver, as Samweli Charles Mahelela of Dodoma, Tanzania.
Mr Moola comfirmed to ISOFM News that the now decaesed parked his Daf Truck and Trailer facing north.
While he was underneath the vehicle, it unexpectedly moved on its own and crushed him.
He sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured leg, a deep cut on the thigh, and severe wounds to his private parts.
He was rushed to Shiwang’andu Clinic where he later died at 18:00 hours.
Source: ISOFM