Sixteen newly trained Malawi Defence Force ( MDF) soldiers have died in a road accident in Mzimba.
The accident occurred this morning at Mapanjira in the district when the soldiers were travelling to Nkhotakota following the conclusion of their training.
Reports show that there were 35 soldiers including instructors in the Tata when it overturned several times after the driver failed to negotiate a corner.
Several soldiers also sustained injuries during the accident and were taken to Mzimba District Hospital for treatment.
Bodies of the 16 dead soldiers were also taken to the same hospital. The death toll in the accident has risen to 21.
MDF is yet to comment on the accident.
245 thoughts on “16 Malawi Army recruits killed in accident”
Comments are closed.
Mmmmmm rip
Rest in peace by the way,,,koma zikusokoneza ena akuti 19 ena 16 tive ziti?
Rest in peace.my condolerence to all families who lost their brothers and sisters on this accident.
Rest Well All
Rest Well All
ooh God
oooh vry bad