PRESS STATEMENT
December 12,2025-The Zambia Police Service in Chisamba District has recorded a fatal road traffic accident in which one pedestrian died, and 34 passengers sustained various injuries. The accident occurred on December 12, 2025, around 05:00 hours at Liteta Trading Area along the Great North Road.
The accident involved a public service vehicle, an Asiastar bus, registration number AIF 9348ZM, belonging to African’s Gate.
The bus, driven by Mwanza Joseph, aged 42, was proceeding to Lusaka from Nakonde with an unverified number of passengers on board.
A total of 34 passengers were injured, some of whom have since been treated and discharged, including the driver,at Liteta District Hospital.
One pedestrian, Chansa Chile, aged 44, was hit when the bus lost control. He was rushed to Hospital, where he later died around 12:30 hours while receiving medical treatment.
His body has been deposited in the Liteta Hospital Mortuary.
Preliminary investigations indicate that excessive speed caused the driver to lose control, resulting in the bus overturning.
Further investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The Zambia Police Service urges all public service vehicle drivers and other road users to observe speed limits, exercise maximum caution, and strictly follow road traffic regulations to protect lives.
Issued by:Godfrey Chilabi
Public Relations Officer
Zambia Police Service