Three people have died in separate accidents that happened yesterday, in Nyimba and Lundazi Districts of Eastern province.
Two victims died on the spot, while one, a pedestrian, died while receiving treatment at Lumezi Mission Hospital.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba has confirmed to the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS), that the first accident that occured in Lumezi, involved a Toyota Hilux and a pedestrian.
“Be informed that Lumezi Traffic Officers received a report of a fatal road traffic accident which occurred yesterday, February 10, 2026 at around 10:00hours at Kamukwezi area, about 19 kilometres South of Lumezi Stores along Chipata- Lundazi road. Involved was a Toyota Hilux bearing registration number BAC 2826 which had no damages and was being driven by Mike Tembo, 61, of Chimwemwe Compound, Chipata District who escaped unhurt,” he said.
Also involved was a pedestrian, Mary Phiri, 28, of Malidonga farms, Lumezi District who sustained a suspected fractured right hand and swollen right side of the face and died at 12:30 hours at Lumezi Mission Hospital.
Mr Mweemba said the accident happened when the pedestrian was trying to cross the road, and was in the process hit by the vehicle, which was coming from the northern direction.
The body has since been deposited into Lumezi Mission Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem examination results.
Furthermore, the East Police Chief said the other accident that claimed two lives happened in Nyimba, at around 13:20 hours.
“Be informed that Nyimba Traffic Officers recorded a fatal RTA which occurred at Renamo area along Great East Road, about 58 Kilometers West of Nyimba Town. Involved was a motor vehicle namely Dong Feng Captain registration number BAH 9968 which was being driven by, male, Emmanuel Chileshe, 26, of John Laing Compound, Lusaka who was driving from the direction of East to West whilst carrying 3 passengers on board,” he said.
“The accident happened when the motor vehicle failed to ascend uphill. It rolled backwards and went off to the right side of the road and flipped on its left side,” he added.
Due to the impact, the driver together with his passenger, Elita Tembo, 37, of Petauke District, sustained fatal head injuries and died on the spot.
Both bodies have been deposited into Nyimba District Hospital Mortuary awaiting postmortem examination results.
“Meanwhile, two other passengers sustained general body pains and were both treated as out patients,” Mr Mweemba indicated.
