Malawi: Dedza Police Station, has confirmed the death of two people in a severe traffic accident on Monday. The accident involved a number of victims, the remaining three victims involved in the collision are seriously injured
The police has confirmed that the motor vehicle collision happened at Nkutu village in the district and has left the community in a state of shock and frenzy. The situation highlights the need for better sensitivity for on road driving and traffic laws.
The administration has claimed that they have been witnessing an increasing number of road traffic accidents all over the country. The administration has since cautioned drivers and road users to remain cautious.
The district’s police Public Relations Officer, Sergeant, Beatrice Jefita shared the details of the incident with media. The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old Robert Mfutumalo and Violet Mzoma aged 42.
Jefita said that the accident which involved a Ford Ranger registration number LL 11326 was being driven by Hastings Mzoma. The vehicle had been travelling from the direction of Dedza Roadblock towards Ntcheu with Mzoma and his wife on board. The wife has been confirmed as deceased.
“Upon arrival at Nkutu, he hit an unregistered Lifan Motorcycle which carried a passenger and was crossing the road from left to right,” said Jefita.
The police PRO further said, the driver lost control of the motor vehicle and swerved to the offside lane where he collided head on with a Toyota Land Cruiser registration number KK 9706 which was coming from the opposite direction.
“Following the impact, the rider, (Robert Mfutumalo) and the passenger from Ford Ranger motor vehicle sustained severe head injuries and were pronounced dead upon arrival at Dedza District Hospital, while the other three are still receiving treatment at the same health facility,” she added.
She said police in the district are appealing to all road users to always follow road safety measures to avoid accidents.
Robert Mfutumalo hailed from Kwatali Village, Tete district in Mozambique while Violet Mzoma hailed from Malola village, Traditional Authority Malemia in Zomba.