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17 killed in Zambian bus crash - police

17 killed in Zambian bus crash - police

By REUTERS

LUSAKA: At least 17 people died when a bus and lorry collided west of the Zambian capital Lusaka on Saturday, police said. The accident happened when the lorry cut in front of the bus, a police spokeswoman said. Fatal accidents are common on Zambian roads, most caused by vehicles being overloaded or not roadworthy