ZNBC’s Effie Mphande reports that Headman Chishiko has been rushed to Levy Mwanawasa Hospital for Intensive care services.
Chongwe District Hospital Medical Officer In-charge Dr. Job Mwanza confirmed the incident to ZNBC news in an interview on Monday.
Dr. Mwanza says two victims are admitted to Chongwe District Hospital while six have been treated and discharged.
He has explained that one of the victims had bees inside her ears.
And speaking from her hospital bed Ellen Phiri says they were asked to lie down after bees came but were stung the second time they attempted to bury their loved one.
The mourners fled the graveyard abandoning the coffin.