The death toll in the Rufunsa road traffic accident involving a Mitsubishi Rosa minibus has risen to eight, following the death of two more passengers, identified as Anastasia Phiri and Catherine Mtonga, aged one year and six months, respectively, who died while receiving treatment at Mumpansha Mission Hospital.
In an update, police public relations officer Chipo Kaitisha says the bodies of the two victims have been deposited at the hospital mortuary, where they await post-mortem examinations.
The accident happened around 10:30 hours on October 19, 2026, in the Manenekela Hills area along the Great East Road in Rufunsa District.
Police furthur say the remaining 25 injured passengers are still admitted to Mumpansha Mission Hospital, where they continue to receive medical treatment.
By Edna Mwiimbi
