The Zambia Police Service says 20 people died in Road Traffic accidents, out of the 166 road crashes recorded during the new year period across the country.
Police Public Relations Officer, Rae Hamoonga, says of the 166 road traffic accidents, 15 were fatal while 27 were serious accidents in which 52 persons were seriously injured and 38 slight accidents in which 51 persons sustained slight injuries.
Mr. Hamoonga said that the 2024 New year accidents shows a significant reduction compared to the 262 accidents recorded during the same period last year.
“Lusaka province recorded the highest number of accidents with 60, followed by Copperbelt province with 38,” said Mr. Hamoonga in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today.
He said that excessive speed and failure to keep to the nearside where the main causes of the accidents.
Mr. Hamoonga has further urged road users to exercise caution, adhere to speed limits and prioritize safety to further reduce accidents on roads.
By Elizabeth Mutale
