09 Nov 2023

The number of lives lost as a result of road accidents along A3 road (Francistown - Maun) in the past two years stands at 65. 

Minister of Transport and Public Works Mr Eric Molale told Parliament that the accidents were 201 traffic crashes of which 21 were fatal crashes, 18 serious crashes and 46 minor crashes while 116 crashes recorded were of damage only. 

He said a total of 221 causalities were recorded of which 65 were fatalities, 70 sustained serious injuries and 86 sustained minor injuries. 

Furthermore, Mr Molale said preparations for the construction of the A3 road were on track, adding that feasibility studies and design works had commenced while actual construction was expected to start on or before April next year. 

The minister said any life lost was a concern and investigations had  shown that most accidents could have been prevented as most were a result of driver behaviour. “I call upon all of us to be exemplary and also spread the message of road safety in our public gathering,” he appealed. 

Member of Parliament for Nata/Gweta Mr Paulson Majaga had asked the minister to apprise Parliament on the nature and number of road accidents that had happened in the past two years along the A3 road and the number of lives lost during these accidents. 

Mr Majaga also wanted the minister to state when construction of A3 road would commence since it was included in the current financial year projects. ENDS