Zambia: Six Die in Chikankata Road Accident

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Six Die in Chikankata Road Accident

The headline reports that six people died in a road accident in Chikankata, Zambia. The supplied text provides no further details about the circumstances of the crash or the identities of the victims.

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