A Zambian cyclist has died in an accident involving a Namibian driver. Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo stated that the accident happened around 16:30 hours at Miulwe area on the Mongu Lusaka road.
“One person has died in a Road Traffic Accident which occurred on 29th May 2021 around 16:30 hours at Miulwe area in Western Province. Involved was a motor vehicle Frieght Liner truck registration number N2203 OJ and trailer N3295 OJ which was being driven by male Hashali Sakaria aged 55, a Namibian national along Mongu Lusaka road. The cyclist was George Sishau Nalumino aged 77 of Kakenge village.” Stated Mrs. Katongo.
She stated that the accident happened as the said driver, due to excessive speed, lost control of the car in the process of avoiding to hit the cyclist who was crossing the road. Consequently, the truth overturned after the trailer hit the cyclist, causing him to sustain injuries and later died at Lewanika General Hospital. Mrs. Katongo stated that the body is in Lewanika General Hospital Mortuary awaiting postmortem.