Two female tourists, including a 68-year-old British woman and a 67-year-old New Zealander, were tragically killed after being trampled by a charging elephant during a safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, local authorities have confirmed.

According to Zambian police, the attack occurred while the tourists were being transferred between camps inside the national park. The elephant, a female with a calf, charged from behind the group. Despite efforts by tour guides to deter the animal—including firing shots—it continued its charge, resulting in the immediate deaths of both women.

Police Chief Robertson Mweemba identified the victims as Easton Taylor, 68, from the United Kingdom, and Alison Taylor, 67, from New Zealand. It remains unclear whether the two women were related.

“They were moving to other camps when the elephant charged from behind. We are really sorry that we have lost our visitors,” Mweemba said.

“They both died on the spot.”