A WOMAN has lost her life while six others have been left nursing serious injuries after a speeding vehicle flew over a speed hump and caused a tragic crash in a residential area of Lusaka West. According to police, yesterday around 17:09 hours, a Toyota Hino Ranger light truck, moving at high speed along 55 Road in the Garden House area, struck a speed hump and the driver lost control of the vehicle.The truck swerved off its lane, crashed into an oncoming Toyota Funcargo and then ploughed into pedestrians who were walking along the road. Both drivers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Kanyama Level One Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.An unidentified adult woman was also rushed to the University Teaching Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival due to multiple injuries.
Her body has since been deposited at the UTH Mortuary awaiting identification and postmortem examination.Four other adult pedestrians were badly injured and are admitted to Kanyama Level One Hospital, with medical personnel working to stabilise their condition. Both vehicles involved were extensively damaged, a clear sign of the impact caused by excessive speed.Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the incident and warned motorists to slow down, especially in residential areas. “We urge motorists to drive carefully, obey speed limits and always prioritise the safety of pedestrians and other road users,” Chilabi stated. Investigations into the fatal accident are ongoing as authorities work to establish full responsibility for the tragedy.
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