The late Mweene 44, died in a road traffic accident at Itezhi tezhi turn off along Mongu-Lusaka road.
The other four passengers who were in the vehicle sustained injuries and have been rushed to Mumbwa District Hospital and are being attended to.
Those who were with the late Mangango MP have been identified as Moses Yonvwenu 24yrs from Kaoma, Mercy Kabanvu 43yrs Prison Officer also from Kaoma, Gift Yombe 38yrs from Lusaka’s John leing, and Ignitious Hangoma from Lusaka’s Makeni area.
The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has expressed sorrow over the passing of the opposition MP.
PF Secretary General Hon Davies Mwila has sent a message of condolences to the Mr. Mweene’s family and the opposition UPND.
Mr. Mwila has further sent messages of quick recovery to the hospitalised passengers who were in the same vehicle as the deceased.
This is according to a statement issued to the media by PF deputy Media Director, Anthonio Mwanza.