One dead, three injured in Zomba road accident

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road accidentOne person has died while three others have sustained injuries in a road accident which involved a Toyota Vitz Saloon registration number CP 5198 in Malawi’s old capital, Zomba.

The driver of the vehicle, Chikondi Maseko, died upon arrival at Zomba Central Hospital.

According to Zomba Deputy Police Spokesperson, Davie Sulumba, Maseko lost control of the vehicle after failing to negotiate a sharp corner near Jokala Trading Centre.

The vehicle, which was going to Songani from Zomba, rolled several times before coming to rest.

Sulumba said three passengers sustained multiple minor injuries and have been admitted at Zomba Central Hospital.

The three passengers are 22 year-old Precious Kamoto of Mpalume Village, T/A Malemia in Zomba, 24 year-old Blessings Kamwaza of Bandawe Village, T/A Malemia in Zomba and Chisomo Kamwana.

Meanwhile, police in the district have advised drivers to be observant when driving.