Three Zambians have tragically lost their lives in a road traffic accident in Palapye, Botswana. The incident occurred on Sunday, according to a statement from First Secretary Press at the Zambia High Commission in Gaborone, Julia Malunga.

The accident involved a head-on collision between a Toyota Runx carrying the three Zambian nationals and a Toyota Camry. The Zambian employees were identified as Bruce Kapungwe, aged 32, Malama Chipase, aged 43, and Paul Mwila, aged 46, all of whom were working at Makoro Brick and Tile in Palapye.

Malunga stated that the two Mostwanas who were in the Toyota Camry are currently fighting for their lives.