THE Police have recorded a total of 9,772 road traffic accidents country wide in the first quarter of 2026. In a statement, Wednesday, Zambia Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi stated that 681 fatalities were recorded in the period under review. “During the first quarter of 2026, covering the period from January 1 to March 31, the Zambia Police Service recorded a total of 9,772 road traffic accidents countrywide. Of these, 527 were classified as fatal accidents, resulting in 681 fatalities. A further 891 accidents were classified as serious, leading to 1,674 serious injuries. Additionally, 2,006 accidents were recorded as slight, resulting in 3,014 minor injuries. The remaining 6,348 accidents involved damage to vehicle only,” he stated. He stated that...