JONDA BUS BURNS TO ASHES
Police in Nyimba District have recorded a fire incident involving a passenger bus that was destined for Lusaka from Chipata.
This occurred on January 28, 2023 around 14:00 hrs near Unyanya area along Great East Road 95km West of Nyimba Boma.
Involved was Lottie Mwale aged 35 of Chipata Motel in Chipa, District Chipata who was driving a Scania Marcopolo Bus registration number AJE 3160 a property of Jonda Bus Tours that was carrying 34 passengers on board.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident happened when the Motor Vehicle had its airbag burst and eventually caught fire.
The driver and the passengers escaped unhurt while the vehicle was completely burnt and reduced to ashes.
Further investigations have been instituted.
Godfrey Chilabi
Assistant Public Relations Officer
