Power Tools bus in a fatal road traffic accident Kabompo River at Mundanya Manyinga District, North Western Province
POWER TOOLS BUS INVOLVED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT
Lusaka, 2nd May 2020 – A Power Tools bus has been involved in a fatal road traffic accident this morning in Manyinga district of North Western Province.
Involved was a Scania Bus registration number ALT 2165 belonging to Power Tools.
According to preliminary investigations conducted by the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), the accident happened after the driver of the bus identified as Christopher Mulenga, lost control of the bus when he was crossing the Kabompo River at Mundanya, hit the sides of the bridge and plunged on the river bank.
Fredrick Mubanga RTSA Head – Public Relations
The bus had 19 passengers on board with four fatalities recorded so far while 15 sustained serious injuries.
The RTSA will update the public on the detailed findings of the accident in due course.
Issued by:
Fredrick Mubanga
Head- Public Relations
Road Transport and safety Agency
