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By White Luhanga

One pupil from Chimtengo Primary School in Chief Nyanje’s Chiefdom in Sinda District of Eastern Province has died, and another has been hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road.

The incident occurred today, October 2, 2025, around 06:00 hours in Kanchito Village along the Great East Road, about 20 kilometers west of Sinda Boma.

Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba says Purity Phiri, a 6-year-old, died on the spot.

Mr. Mweemba says Abigail Njovu, also 6 years old, sustained fractures to both legs and general body pains and is currently admitted to St. Francis Mission Hospital.

The vehicle involved was a Volvo Truck driven by 40-year-old Jacob Manda from Mandebvu Compound in Lusaka.

Mr. Mweemba says the accident happened due to excessive speed.

He says the driver escaped unhurt.

Zambia Reports | October 2nd, 2025.