Zambia: Motorcyclist dies in Chipata road accident

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Zambia

Crime & Law

A motorcyclist died in a road accident in Chipata, Zambia. The accident occurred on Monday, 8 June 2026. The exact circumstances of the accident are not yet known.

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