17 injured as bus overruns on Great North road in Chisamba

The Zambia Police Service has recorded a road traffic accident in the Chisamba area in which 17 passengers sustained injuries.

The accident occurred on December 23, 2025, around 06:00 hours along the Great North Road, according to Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi.

In a statement issued in Lusaka on Tuesday, Chilabi said the incident involved a Scania bus, registration number ABP 7797, operated by Victoria Bus Services, which was travelling from Lusaka to Kabwe.

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Out of the 60 passengers on board, 43 escaped unhurt, while 17—including a six-month-old infant—sustained injuries.

“The injured passengers were rushed to Liteta Hospital, where five, including the infant, remain admitted, while 12 have since been discharged after receiving medical treatment,” Chilabi said.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed, causing the bus to veer off the road and overturn.

“The Zambia Police Service has since instituted investigations into the incident and urges all road users to exercise caution, adhere to prescribed speed limits, and observe traffic rules to prevent similar occurrences,” Chilabi said.

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