One person is reported dead while two others have sustained injuries after a tree fell on a Minibus at Mitundu Trading Centre in Lilongwe.

Lilongwe Police Public Relations Officer Joseph Kachikho confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

Kachikho said the incident happened after heavy rains accompanied by wind that fell in the area and lasted about 2hours.

The victims have been rushed to Mitundu Health Centre while others to Kamuzu Central Hospital.

The minibus had 11 people on board in Mitundu during heavy rains experienced in the area on Thursday.

The minibus registration number BV51114 has been extensively damaged.