A 44-year-old bus driver has died following a collision between a public service vehicle and a truck in the early hours of Tuesday, January 27, 2026, along the Lusaka–Kafue Road near Apex Filling Station in the Mapepe area.
Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi says the accident occurred around 04:00 hours and involved a Scania Marcopolo bus, registration number AJF 4615 ZM, belonging to Jonda Bus Company.
The bus was driven by Brian Banda of Garden Chilulu Compound in Lusaka. It collided with a Dongfeng truck and trailer, registration number BLC 5152 ZM, driven by Joseph Mwenda, aged 34, of Maamba District.
Mr. Chilabi says preliminary investigations indicate that the bus was heading towards Kafue when the truck, which was joining the main road, allegedly failed to give way, resulting in the collision.
Mr. Banda sustained multiple injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Police say all 16 passengers who were on board the bus escaped unhurt, although the impact caused extensive damage to both vehicles.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the University Teaching Hospital Mortuary, awaiting postmortem examination and burial.
Meanwhile, the truck driver, who initially fled the scene, later surrendered himself to Chilanga Police Station and is currently in police custody awaiting formal charges.
By Rachel Mumba
