Three people have died and several others sustained serious injuries after a minibus they were travelling in over turned at Mwenilondo in Karonga district.

The accident happened in the wee hours of Monday, July 11 2016.

According to our reporter who rushed at the scene, It is suspected that the driver was fast asleep while speeding.

The minibus registration number LL 1801 was traveling from Mzuzu to Karonga.

Meanwhile, the injured people were rushed to Karonga district hospital.