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2 clusters · 6 sources · 7 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 25 days ago

Road accidents in Haut-Katanga

Overview

A series of traffic accidents on the Lubumbashi-Likasi-Kolwezi road axis in Haut-Katanga has resulted in more than 30 deaths over a ten-day period. Major incidents included a collision between an Alphard vehicle and a truck in Tumbwe, as well as a minibus collision near the 55th kilometer.

Police spokesperson Major Charles Bin Lwamba attributed the fatalities to driver intoxication and a high volume of diverse vehicle types on the route. In response, Divisional Commissioner Blaise Kilimbalimba has ordered increased road safety measures and stricter controls to curb dangerous driving behaviors.

Entities

Lubumbashi · Likasi · Haut-Katanga · Kolwezi · Dakar

Timeline

25 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Traffic disruptions reported in Haut-Katanga and Dakar following road accidents
Serious road accidents in Haut-Katanga, DRC, and Dakar, Senegal, have caused major traffic congestion and fatalities in the former.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Haut-Katanga road accidents claim over 30 lives
Over 30 people have died in multiple traffic accidents on the Lubumbashi-Likasi-Kolwezi road axis in Haut-Katanga, prompting police to increase road safety inspections.

Sources

foxtime.cd · guineematin.com · radiookapi.net · rufinoweb.com.ar · sunuker.com · yabisonews.cd