BUS CONDUCTOR CRUSHED TO DEATH IN SHIMABALA ACCIDENT

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A tragic accident along Kafue Road has claimed the life of a bus conductor after he was struck by the very vehicle he worked on.

Zambia Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the incident in a statement, saying it occurred around 14:30 hours near Grandview School in Shimabala.

The accident involved a Toyota Hiace minibus (registration BAJ 6781) driven by Amos Phiri, 33. According to police, Phiri had initially passed a group of potential passengers but later stopped and began reversing towards them.

At that moment, the conductor, Abraham Nkhata, 27, disembarked and moved to the rear of the vehicle to assist. Unaware of his presence, Phiri continued reversing and struck Nkhata, causing severe head injuries.

Nkhata was rushed to Kafue District General Hospital but was declared dead on arrival. His body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Meanwhile, police have impounded the minibus and detained Phiri for further investigation