THREE DIE IN KAFUE ROAD MISHAP
KAFUE — Three people have died following a road traffic accident involving three vehicles near Chita Lodge in Kafue.
The accident happened at around 22:00 hours on Sunday, involving a Toyota Mark X, Toyota Corolla and Toyota Hilux.
The three people who died were all occupants of the Toyota Mark X. They have been identified as Chipo Chipego Sinankwe, Kasoni Sakahande and Tarfara Juliet Mulenga.
According to a report by Kafue Times, the Toyota Mark X allegedly collided with the Toyota Corolla while attempting to overtake before subsequently crashing into the Toyota Hilux.
The impact resulted in the deaths of the three occupants of the Mark X.
The circumstances surrounding the accident, including the condition of the other people involved and the extent of damage to the three vehicles, have not yet been fully established in the information currently available.
The incident once again highlights the dangers associated with overtaking on public roads, particularly at night when visibility and reaction times can be reduced.
Further details are expected from authorities as investigations into the accident continue.
KTVA