Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has expressed shock over tragic death of its loyal member Stella Chauwa.

Chauwa, popularly known as Lissa Ashley Mcnilly on social media was killed in road accident with her two children at Raiply along the Chikangawa Forest in the M1 road in Mzimba.

Writing on his official facebook page, Chakwera said the party has lost a dedicated member.

“When young people who love our party and country are gone unexpectedly, it leaves all of us blank. Lissa was a fighter who together with others were drawn on one thing, to see a better Malawi. May her soul rest in peace,” wrote Chakwera.

Mzimba district police spokesperson Sub-Inspector Peter Botha said Chauwa lost control of her vehicle a Mazda saloon registration number LL 8344 and collided with a Ford Everest Station wagon.

Chauwa and Michelle Kalonga died on the spot while Mbumba Kalonga died at Mzimba district hospital.