Five people have died in a road traffic accident after a Toyota Hiace minibus collided with two trucks on the Chitambo-Mansa Road in Serenje District. The accident happened on November 1, 2026, around 12:30 hours in Mpelembe area, approximately 130 kilometres from Serenje Boma.…

Five people have died in a road traffic accident after a Toyota Hiace minibus collided with two trucks on the Chitambo-Mansa Road in Serenje District.

The accident happened on November 1, 2026, around 12:30 hours in Mpelembe area, approximately 130 kilometres from Serenje Boma.

According to a statement issued by Central Province Commissioner of Police, Lemekani Chirwa, the accident occurred when the minibus travelling from north to south failed to keep to its nearside lane and collided with two trucks travelling in the opposite direction.

Mr Chirwa explained that four passengers in the minibus sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene, while the driver, identified as 32-year-old Melvin Chipasha of Serenje Boma, later died after being rushed to Mpelembe Rural Health Post.

Mr Chirwa said the other deceased passengers are identified as Musonda Emmanuel, 31, of Serenje, Blessing Munyenyembe, 23, of Solwezi, Kunda Dina, 23, and Precious Miti, 24, both of Lusaka, adding that their bodies have been deposited at Serenje District Hospital Mortuary, awaiting postmortem examinations.

He said the two Howo trucks whose drivers escaped the accident unhurt, were carrying bags of urea and D-Compound fertiliser, respectively, and were travelling from south to north.

Mr Chirwa indicated that investigations into the accident are ongoing and urged motorists to observe traffic regulations and keep to their designated lanes to prevent road traffic accidents.

 He has further conveyed his message of condolence to the bereaved families.