Delve into Masaka in Zambia
Masaka in the region of Central is a city in Zambia - some 64 mi or ( 103 km ) North of Lusaka , the country's capital .
Current time in Masaka is now 09:33 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lusaka " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Katima Mulilo, Harare, Tobongo, Ntilimuna, and Ndola. While being here, make sure to check out Katima Mulilo . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Masaka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Chibombo bus crash
On February 7, 2013, a bus collided with a semi-truck and a sport utility vehicle on the Great North Road, between the towns of Chibombo and Kabwe in the Central Province of Zambia, resulting in the deaths of 49 of the 73 persons on the bus, and of the truck driver and his assistant. A further 28 people were injured. The crash was one of the worst in the history of Zambia, and was compared to a 2005 bus accident in which 38 high school students died and another 50 were seriously injured.
Located at -14.66 28.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Chibombo
Chibombo is a town in the Central Province of Zambia, and is headquarters of Chibombo District. The town lies near the Lukanga Swamp. It is 95 km north of Lusaka and 45 km south-west of Kabwe on the Great North Road. On February 7, 2013, a bus collided with two cars near Chibombo and Chisamba, killing 53 people. It is considered to be one of the worst road accidents in Zambian history.
Located at -14.68 28.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Kabwe District
Kabwe District is a district of Zambia, located in Central Province. The capital lies at Kabwe. As of the 2000 Zambian Census, the district had a population of 176,758 people.
Located at -14.33 28.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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