By Sylvester Kumwenda

Dowa, November 5, Mana: A man in Dowa on Monday died after being hit by a minibus along Dzaleka - Dowa turn off road, police have confirmed.

Dowa police Public Relations Officer Alice Sitima has identified the deceased as Jackson Banda, an adult male whose age has not yet been confirmed.

"The incident involved a Mazda Bongo (registration CK 8664) traveling from Dzaleka towards Dowa Turn-off which hit Banda, who was walking in the opposite direction at an area near Cilcon.

"Banda sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Dowa District Hospital," said Sitima.

She said the driver whose identity currently remains unknown, sustained head injuries and as we went to press remained unconscious and admitted at the hospital.

Police in Dowa have since urged the public to adhere to traffic regulations to prevent accidents.