Isoka accident claims four lives

Four people have died in a road traffic accident that occurred yesterday, February 28, 2026 around 16:00 hours at Kalungu Village, about 50 kilometres north of Isoka Town along the Great North Road. Muchinga Province Police Commanding Officer, Dennis Moola, has revealed in a press statement that the accident involved a Faw truck and trailer registration number T250 EFW/T578 EDG and an unregistered Kinglion motorbike. Mr Moola indicated that the truck, which was being driven from north to south by Mwanakula Bwiganeasimwisye, 52, of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, developed a broken right headlamp and damage to the right door, fender and bumper following the collision which left the driver escape unhurt.

He further explained that the motorbike, ridden by Aron Simukoko, 36, of Kalungu Village in Chief Kafwimbi’s area in Isoka District, was travelling in the opposite direction with 3 pillion passengers on board when the accident occurred. “The accident happened when the rider attempted to overtake improperly and in the process collided with the oncoming motor vehicle,” Mr Moola said. He named the deceased as Aron Simukoko, Teddy Sinkala, 38, of Kalasa Village in Chinsali District, Osward Sichone, 41, of Kalungu Village in Isoka District, and Joseph Mando, 47, of Lamwambe Village in Nakonde District.

Mr Moola said the four sustained fatal injuries and were certified dead at Isoka District Hospital. “The bodies have since been deposited in the mortuary awaiting postmortem examination, while both the motor vehicle and the motorbike have been impounded at Isoka Police Station,” he noted. Mr Moola has since urged road users to adhere to traffic regulations to avoid loss of life.

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That is a very sad incident. I feel for the families. I have been driving for 28 years and I am not perfect.

What real helps a lot is self-discipline and patience. I am also a continues for over 15 Defensive Driver, respect to all motorist no matter how slow.

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