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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Muchinga Province Health Director David Silweya says the death toll has increased to eight (8) in the Mpika road traffic accident involving a TAZARA Passenger Train and a Likili Public Service Bus which claimed six people on the spot.<\/p>\n

And Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Henry Mukungule has told the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Chinsali that Government regrets the rise in the death toll.<\/p>\n

Mr Mukungule said the provincial administration in Muchinga is concerned with the increased fatal road traffic accidents in the province.<\/p>\n

The Provincial Administration in Muchinga Province says it is saddened by the death of six people in a road traffic accident that happened on July 2 and has since sent a message of condolence to the bereaved families and wished the injured passengers a quick recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur hearts go out to the families of the deceased passengers and wish all the injured passengers a quick recovery,\u201d said Mr. Mukungule.<\/p>\n

Mr Mukungule said government will ensure that the injured victims receive the best treatment.<\/p>\n

The Provincial Permanent Secretary has further warned and cautioned motorists to observe the road traffic rules and regulations which include road signs on the highway which can help save lives.<\/p>\n

He further thanked the Ministry of Health for the quick response during the time of the accident adding that the health personnel performed their duty diligently.<\/p>\n

And Dr Silweya said the two patients that were referred to Lusaka for further medical treatment died yesterday at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).<\/p>\n

The Provincial Health Director added that from the 68 accident victims that were admitted only 19 are still admitted and receiving treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 19 are stable and responding well to treatment at both Michael Chilufya Sata and Chilonga Mission hospitals,\u201d said Dr Silweya.<\/p>\n

He further commended officers under his charge at both Michael Chilufya Sata Hospital and Chilonga Mission Hospital for working tirelessly and ensuring that accident victims were attended too swiftly.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the police command in Muchinga Province has recorded eight (8) fatal road accidents during the long weekend.<\/p>\n

Muchinga Province Police Commissioner Kaunda Mubanga said the province has seen a reduction in the number of accidents compared to the previous holidays.<\/p>\n

Mr Mubanga attributed the reduction in the number of road traffic accidents to the measures put in place and the presence of police officers that were on the ground.<\/p>\n

Mr Mubanga also described the Mpika accident as an unfortunate accident saying the driver could have avoided it by stopping before crossing the railway.<\/p>\n

On Sunday afternoon a TAZARA Passenger train collided with a Likili Public Service Bus.<\/p>\n

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