Fifty three people have died in a road accident, described as one of the worst road traffic accident in Zambia, after a 70-seat bus collided with a truck Thursday.
Zambian President Michael Sata has since sent a message of condolences to the families of the 53 people who died in the accident which occurred on the Great North Road, in Chibombo area, 70 km west of the capital city, Lusaka.
President Sata says he is extremely saddened at the loss of more innocent lives in yet another road accident relating to public transport.
“Allow me on behalf of my Cabinet, the First Lady and indeed on my own behalf to convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved families,' Sata said in a statement issued Thursday.
“We pray that the Lord almighty grants the bereaved families comfort and strength during this very painful period.”
President Sata said 'it’s regrettable that the country has continued to lose valuable citizens through fatal road accidents.'
Pana 07/02/2013