The Zambia Police Service says it has recorded three fatalities and seven serious injuries from separate road traffic accidents that occurred on January 17, 2026, across Lusaka and Chilanga districts.
According to Zambia Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi, the fatal accidents involved both pedestrians and passengers. A one-year-eight-month-old child, Monica Banda, died in George Compound’s Silo area in Lusaka. Another pedestrian, Mathias Sakala (47), was killed along Garden Road near Fred Joe Limpi in Lusaka.
Meanwhile, Silo Munalula (49) died following a collision between a Toyota Noah and a Mitsubishi Canter along Kafue Road, near the Chilanga District Council junction.
Police say the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the University Teaching Hospital mortuary pending post-mortem examinations.
In addition, several people sustained serious injuries in other accidents. The injured include Given Otare (49), Eric Ilunga, and Javes Banda (35), who were hurt at the Kutwa and Musonda Ngosa Road junction, while Abraham Kaluba (38) sustained injuries on Ben Bella Road.
Others injured are Siyanga Mulewa (35) near Mumbwa Road at Mbelesa Junction, Violet Tembo (37) along Great North Road by the Lake Petroleum Filling Station, and Mercy Zulu (34) on Garden Road. All injured victims were rushed to various health facilities for treatment.
Police have impounded all vehicles involved for re-examination, and drivers suspected of negligence are currently in police custody awaiting further investigations.
The Zambia Police Service has urged all road users to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations, avoid speeding, and refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol. Pedestrians have also been advised to use designated crossing points and remain vigilant.
By Rachel Mumba
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