Two people who were on motorcycle have died after being hit by a motor vehicle at Chivungulu in Rumphi on Wednesday February 16, 2022.

Police have identified the two as, Lyton Nyasulu 29 and Kenneth Mbale 54 both from Mgomba Village, Senior Chief Mwankhunikra in Rumphi District.

Rumphi police spokesperson Sergeant Tupeliwe Kabwiro said the two were coming from Mhuju heading Phwezi direction and upon arrival at Chivungulu area they were hit down by a speeding Pickup motor vehicle registration IT3830 Toyota TownAce which was going to the opposite direction.

Following the impact, Nyasulu and Mbale sustained severe head injuries and were taken to Mhuju Health Center where they were referred to Rumphi. They were pronounced dead upon arrival.