Four people have died while one has survived with injuries in an accident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.
Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Danny Mwale, says among the people who have been confirmed dead are three school going children identified as James Phiri aged 13, Felix Mwansa aged 14 and Richard Mapulanga aged 15, all pupils at Family Legacy School located in Ibex Hill area.
He says the other deceased, a male adult person, has not yet been identified while the injured victim has been identified as Samson Ngoma aged 13, also a pupil at Family Legacy School.
Investigations indicate that the accident occurred when the driver of a Toyota Camry, bearing registration number BAL 5830, lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed and hit into five pedestrians who were walking off the road in the opposite direction near Saint Agnes Health Clinic.
The driver has been detained with minor injuries.
And the residents in the area have expressed sadness, calling on the the authority to place humps on the road and also ensure speed monitors are added.
By Victoria Kayeye Yambani