In Mzuzu, two people have died while five others have sustained minor injuries in a road accident which occurred on July 23, 2023 around 14:30pm at Mazamba along Chikangawa/Mzuzu M1 road.

The accident involved motor vehicle registration number BS9978 Toyota Corolla saloon driven by Mr Emmanuel Phalira 43, of Muhala village Traditional Authority Chimaliro in Thyolo with three passengers and a motor vehicle registration number BP9874 Toyota Dyna lorry driven by Mr Brown Kosamu 51, of Chipokosa village Traditional Authority Kaomba in kasungu who was driving from the direction of Chikangawa heading Mzuzu City with two passengers.

Upon arrival at Mazamba area The driver saw unknown motor vehicle which stopped on the middle of the road and to avoid hitting it, he decided to overtake it, suddenly there came another motor vehicle registration number BS9978 Toyota Corolla which was heading to the opposite direction and collided with it.

Following the impact, Timothy Malata (now deceased) sustained severe head injury and was pronounced dead yesterday upon arrival at Mzuzu Central Hospital while Mercy Nyasulu nee Msiska sustained head injury and has passed on this morning while receiving treatment.

The deceased have been identified as Timothy Malata whose particulars are not known and Mercy Nyasulu nee Msiska 67, of Chayina village Traditional Authority Kachulu in Rumphi District.

Both motor vehicles front parts were extensively damaged.

Meanwhile, Police in Mzuzu are advising all road users to observe traffic rules and regulations to avoid preventable accidents.