KALULUSHI DRIVER CHARGED WITH NEGLIGENCE

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Police in Kalulushi have charged Jesper Chikuwe, 32, with negligence following the tragic death of Subila Mulenga, a pupil at Cleveland School, who died after falling through a hole in the floor of a school bus on Tuesday.

Authorities have not ruled out upgrading the charge to manslaughter as investigations continue.

The toddler was seated next to her elder brother inside the school bus which was used as a plank that had been used to cover a hole in the bus floor shifted, causing the child to fall through and was then run over by the same vehicle.

Despite screams from her brother urging the driver to stop, Chikuwe continued driving.

The girl was later picked up by another vehicle and rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police have charged Chikuwe with negligence, citing failure to ensure the safety of passengers.

Investigators say the possibility of a manslaughter charge remains open, depending on the outcome of further inquiries.

The incident has sparked outrage and grief within the Kalulushi community, with parents and residents calling for stricter safety standards for school transport.

Concerns have been raised about the condition of vehicles used to ferry children, with calls for regular inspections and enforcement of road safety laws.

Police say investigations are ongoing, and the case will proceed to court once all evidence has been compiled.