Three people including the driver are reported dead after a vehicle they were travelling in overturned several times on Zomba-Phalombe Road Sunday night.

Zomba Police public relations officer Sergeant Emmanuel Kachingwe confirmed of the development in an interview.

Kachingwe said the accident happened when the driver of the vehicle, registration number NB 3310, lost control and overturned several times, killing three passengers plus the driver.

He said Police are yet to establish the particulars of the deceased.

“The remains of the deceased are at Zomba Central Hospital mortuary and we are asking members of the general public who know that some people are missing to come and identify with us at the hospital,” said Kachingwe.

The police spokesperson added that the vehicle has been severely damaged and insurance certificate on the windscreen shows the owner is I. Rashid.