Minister concerned with increased number of deaths through road carnage

Government has expressed concern over the increased number of people losing their lives through road traffic accidents. 

Northern Province Minister, Freedom Sikazwe said it was worrying and sad that lives were being lost when such deaths can be avoided.

He noted that there are so many vehicles that are not road-worthy causing accidents almost on a daily basis.

Mr. Sikazwe has since implored law enforcement officers particularly traffic police and the Road Traffic and Safety Agency (RATSA) to intensify road traffic patrols to ensure traffic rules are observed by motorists and road users.

The concern comes after 27 people lost their lives recently along the Mbala- Nakonde road.