15 feared dead at deadliest Dunduzu accident in Mzuzu

About 15 people are feared dead in what could be the deadliest accident in the northern city of Mzuzu and scores of people have sustained life threatening injuries.

The vehicle involved in the accident
The vehicle involved in the accident
Another car involved
Another car involved
Painful death
Painful death
Died on the spot
Died on the spot

Mzuzu police PR Martin Bwanali confirmed 14 deaths and said more than 30 people are receiving treatment at Mzuzu Central Hospital following the fatality.

Bwanali said the accident involved four vehicles namely a Tipper registration number BQ 9942 Ashkok Leyland which after failing to negotiate a corner hit three other vehicles in a row which were heading the opposite direction.

The Tipper belonging to Plem Construction was coming from Ekwendeni direction heading towards Mzuzu city.It carried gravel soil for the construction of the road at Area Four in Mzuzu.

“Upon reaching Msiki area situated between Dunduzu roadblock and Ekwendeni it firstly hit a three tonner lorry before further hitting two minbuses which were coming behind the lorry.

“The lorry registration number MZ 1195 Mitsubishi Canter and the two minibuses registration number NA 102 NV 200 and KA 6849 Toyota Hiace  were all heading towards Ekwendeni direction

“One of the minibus had carried Sunday School members of Chiputula CCAP who were on their way to Karonga for a church activity,” Bwanali said in a statement seen by Nyasa Times.

Police spokesman said they are  yet to identify the particulars of the deceased.

“The whereabout of the driver of Tipper is not known.The other drivers are receiving medical treatment,” he said.

Student killer driver charged

Minibus set ablaze
Minibus set ablaze

In another accident in Mzuzu city, a driver of a minibus that killed a Mzuzu University (Mzuni) student on Wednesday handed himself to police and has been charged for “reckless driving.”

Mussa Gama, 28, from Chimala Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Nyambi in Machinga, was driving a minibus that caused the death of Semu Solomon Banda, a first year student. Banda met his fate while on his way to school to finalise his registration.

Gama, who was driving the minibus registration MZ 1410, was coming from Ekwendeni direction heading to Mzuzu. The vehicle was set on fire soon after the accident as police took time to get to the scene.

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winn
winn
7 years ago

To the Editor/author,
I appreciate your news coverage, but surely you must have competent editors to look at graphic images before print. Why would you print above images? Is this paper >18 or anyone can read? How about a bit of dignity for the victims and their families? I know you have an experienced crew and I am just humbly asking you to look at the purpose of printing such distressing images.

International
International
7 years ago
Reply to  winn

There is a warning of graphic images so that wopepera asaone – so no problem here

Titus Kamsesa
Titus Kamsesa
7 years ago

These drivers managing trippers from PLEM and the company doing Nkhata-Bay road are inconsiderate drivers. I once followed up Plem driver who was about to hit me had I not quickly moved to side road.
The Road Traffic Directorate must scrutinise these contracters’ drivera who if not cautioned will cause more preventable deaths. They are so reckless and posibly this comes from false confidence that if in accident they will not be affected much as their vehicles are monsters.

Mugonapamhanya
Mugonapamhanya
7 years ago

Malawi does not have qualified drivers because it is believed that it is the job for the least educated.

Concerned Reader
Concerned Reader
7 years ago

Perhaps you shouldn´t have included the spine-chilling pictures?

Deu
Deu
7 years ago

Number up to 18 dead as of 8.30am

Dr Mbilixi
Dr Mbilixi
7 years ago

Wankhwimila ana a church ndi Revrand Levi Nyondo, General Secretary wa Livingstonia Synod. Levi Nyondo ndi as Satanic. Zisankho unaberaso. Akukantha Mulungu pansi pompano.

Donald Trump
Donald Trump
7 years ago

Too much satanism up north. Seems people love blood there, July 20, so many killed, this week a student, now 15. Blood, blood every where in Mzuzu. Mukhwimira chani

opportunist
opportunist
7 years ago

Distressing images. RIP

Mbereka
Mbereka
7 years ago

There is no sharp corner between Dunduzu roadblock and Ekwendeni to warrant such magnitute accident. It only shows how our drivers behave on the roads. I think we need more of the defensive lessons.

Happy Mhango
Happy Mhango
7 years ago

This is terrible. May their souls rest in peace. But Nyas. Please the images are not good for the public eye. You should warn people about some graphics please

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