The identities of the Solwezi Academy Queens players and coach who perished in a car accident this morning have been revealed by the police. In this article we have shared what happened in bus accident? in more detail.
Solwezi Academy Bus Accident
Luscious Mane confirmed the news on her facebook page, the message reads,
Solwezi Academy Queens FC of the FAZ second level women’s league lost four players and a coach in a car accident.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) spokesperson Sydney Mungala acknowledged the event.
Mungala reported that the incident happened on Saturday morning between Mkushi and Mpika at around 4:00 when Solwezi Academy was travelling to play Mpika Doves in a FAZ women’s National League match.
What did the Public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi said?
Godfrey Chilabi, an assistant police public relations officer, confirmed the incident and said that 16 people had suffered critical injuries in addition to the five fatalities.
“A driver named Oliver Mondoka, 42, of the Stadium area of Solwezi, was involved. He was operating a Toyata Regius Hiace Bus with 20 passengers, all of them were football players for the Solwezi Academy Queens.
He stated that they were travelling from Solwezi to Mpika.
According to Mr. Chilabi, the disaster happened today, December 3, 2022, about 03:30 a.m., along the Great North Road in the Mkushi District, close to the Sacko Mine region.
Names of the players have been revealed
According to Mr. Chilabi, the disaster happened today, December 3, 2022, about 03:30 a.m., along the Great North Road in the Mkushi District, close to the Sacko Mine region.
According to him, early investigations show that the accident occurred when the driver lost control of the car owing to driving too fast.
“Two died at the hospital, while three passengers passed away immediately.
Chewe Mukuka, age unknown, of Garden compound in Lusaka, has been named as the deceased. Other identities not known aged 24 from Chingola, Brian Matafwali unknown age from Solwezi’s Stadium, Kyla Saidi unknown age from Lusaka, and Esther Kapupe unknown age and address, according to Mr. Chilabi.
According to him, the 16 people who were critically hurt have been admitted to Mkushi District Hospital, and the deceased’s bodies have been placed in the morgue there for an autopsy.
Tributes paid by the fans and followers on social media
Yvonne Chakachaka said,
My condolences to the families that have lost their beloved ones.
Rita Mphaso Banda said,
Iyeee too bad dey hard dreams and dey hoped one day dey ll achieve and today dat dream has been buried.mdsrip
David Chileshe said,
Sad development mwebantu sure my heartfelt condolences to the family and the team
Moffat Brilliant Katontoka Jnr said,
Sad moment in December, may God comfort and strength the deceased family
Masheka Holic said,
Very sad situation.
Ah Hon. Tutwa
RIP
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