A 29 year old man identified as Steve Phiri has died in a road accident that occurred on Thursday at Nkhunga along Dwangwa – Nkhatabay M5 road.

Sergeant Thandiwe Maseko Mshanga, Deputy Publicist for Nkhunga Police Station said the victim was cycling from the direction of Dwangwa trading center heading Nkhunga market and was hit by trailer of a truck at Nkhunga cemetery.

“He was hit by a trailer of motor vehicle registration number BP957/MN6141 Freightliner driven by Buthelezi Nacho aged 30, from Matale village, T/A Phambala, Ntcheu. Following the impact, Phiri sustained severe head injuries and died on spot.” Said Mshanga

The deceased hailed from Mkadalira village, T/A Kanyenda in Nkhotakota.

“The driver has been detained at Nkhunga Police Station as further investigations are still underway.” Added Sergeant Mshanga