At least two people have died in a road accident that occurred in Dedza yesterday.

The accident involved Mazda Demio registration number MJ 9018, which overturned and plunged into stream at Kapiri in Dedza.

Mtakataka Police Station Officer, Mackson Jere confirmed of the development.

According to Jere, the deceased are identified as Lyana Dausi maged 56 and Chikond Phiri aged nine.

Jere said the driver of the vehicle and another passenger escaped with minor injuries.