- Wilson Munaula died next to his son Joseph Munalula following a road accident on the Masansa-Mboroma road
- The two died after the driver of the truck that was carrying stones failed to turn the corner due to high speed
- Wilson and his son died on the spot, and their bodies were transported to the Masansa Mini Hospital mortuary
Zambia: A man and his son have died, while three others have been injured following a road accident in Luano district, Central province.
Source: Facebook
Wilson Munalula, 43, and his 18-year-old son, Joseph Munalula, died instantly from head injuries on Monday, December 2.
The accident occurred at Zambia Corner on the Masansa-Mboroma road when a truck carrying quarry stones overturned.
According to the witnesses of the accident, the driver failed to turn the corner due to high speed and caused the truck to overturn several times in the ditch on the right side of the road.
Passengers who suffered minor injuries were rushed to Masansa Mini Hospital for treatment.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to the Masansa Mini Hospital mortuary, awaiting autopsy and burial.
Central Regional Police Commander, Charity Munganga, and Luano District Commissioner, Kells Meleki, confirmed the reports.
Photos of the truck after it overturned showed it was badly damaged due to the weight of the quarry stones.
Condolences to people on the internet
Citizens online flooded the comments section to write messages of sadness following the tragedy.
Paul Chisandu:
“May the affected family find comfort.”
Njavwa Nachalwe:
“My condolences to the family.”
Merit Kambuli:
“Right now death is taking parents and children at the same time. Where does this spirit come from?”
Marlon Mwaba:
“Accidents have increased now, God help us.”
Netpro profession tutorial institute:
“Deep sadness. My condolences to the family.”
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