By Aliko Munde

Chitipa, April 23, Mana: Two people died and two others sustained serious injuries on Tuesday after a motor vehicle they were travelling in swerved off the road and overturned at Magalagala slope along the Karonga-Chitipa M26 Road.

Assistant Public Relations Officer, Constable Mathews Mfune, said the accident involving a Fuso lorry, registration number KA 10759, happened at around 18:00 hours, and the two people died on the spot due to severe head injuries.

He identified one of the deceased as Maganizo Munyimbiri, 24, from Phaniso village in the area of Traditional Authority Kilupula in Karonga District.

Mfune said the vehicle was being driven by Elias Phiri from Lufita Trading Centre heading to Chisitu Trading Centre along the Chitipa-Karonga Road.

He said upon arrival at Magalagala slope, Phiri failed to negotiate a corner, resulting in loss of control of the motor vehicle, which swerved to the offside and overturned.

“Following the impact, an unknown male passenger and Maganizo Munyimbiri sustained serious head injuries and died on the spot, while two other passengers sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to Chitipa District Hospital,” Mfune said. 

He, however, said Phiri was treated as an outpatient.