Mulobezi train derails, 12 injured

Mulobezi train on Friday derailed around 17:30 hours between Siambizi- Kalamba section causing two wagons to roll and injuring about 12 people.

Zambia Railways public relations manager Caristo Chitamfya confirmed the incident to Millennium radio news Mr Chitamfya said the cause of the derailment has not yet been fully established but a Zambia Railways Recovery team has been dispatched to the scene for further investigations and to render support to the affected passengers and crew.He said Zambia Railways has been running the Mulobezi train between Livingstone Town and Mulobezi in Western Province as a Mixed train, providing the only reliable means of public transport between the two towns.And Mr Chitamfya said the company has further directed that priority be given to those who need urgent medical attention before anything else.He said more details will be provided as investigations continue into the matter.