A wielder at Nakambala Market, identified as Anderson Hamunkoyo, has died in a road accident.
The incident occurred on the Wednesday afternoon, in KLB area near a local lodge.
According to eyewitnesses, Hamunkoyo’s vehicle lost control due to excessive speeding, veered into a drainage, and subsequently hit the stay wire of a Zesco pole.
The impact caused the vehicle to overturn, resulting in sparks and a loud bang from the Zesco power supply line.
The victim is said to have died on the spot after sustaining severe head injuries, while his passenger survived the ordeal and was rushed to Mazabuka General Hospital.
Source: Byta FM