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Bus crash leaves 8 dead in Karonga

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Judith Moyo 12 May, 2008 07:05:00

A bus travelling from Lilongwe to Tanzania’s capital Dar salaam crashed in Karonga killing 8 passengers on the spot and injuring 39 others.

In the northern border district’s worst traffic accident, the bus crash occurred between 2a.m and 3 a.m. at Mlale between Uliwa and Karonga boma today.

Amongst the injured is a newly wed couple from Lilongwe who were travelling to Tanzania for their honeymoon. One has since died another is battling for life.

The injured passengers suffered mostly head injuries and bone fractures, and were rushed to Karonga district hospital.

Of the 39 injured, almost 11 were critically injured and referred in intensive care unit.

The Takwa coach belonging to Muhammad Coach Services is reportedly to have lost control according to an eye witness.

Police said the cause the accident is that the driver was sleeping and lost control of the vehicle plunging into the bush covering the distance 100 meters.

Police said the bus carriage was within the vehicle capacity but could not immediately ascertain the capacity at the time.

Comments (3 posted):

Mbadwazenizeni on 13 May, 2008 01:40:54
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May their souls rest in eternal peace and for the survivors, Get well soon
Asha on 13 May, 2008 02:17:54
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My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones on this fatal accident. * wish to condemn Takwa & Taqbal drivers on driving at very high speeds that whenever the buses are involved in accidents many lives are lost. They shouldnt waste times playing around with ladies in rest houses instead of sleeping. May their souls rest in peace.
Robert on 13 May, 2008 05:10:51
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It is very sad that we continue to lose very important Malawians through avoidable accidents. It is very disheartening that Government keeps ignoring the reality on the ground and chose to politik. Just this Saturday, 10th May, 2008 we also lost two Malawian from a Hospital bed after an Accident from a new comer KJ TRANSWAYS. It is so sad that all these accidents are happening due to reckless driving. The KJ driver was trying to overtake 6 cars on Nkhande decent (How unbelievable:So reckless indeed) Please Government, regulate the transport industry in Malawi, otherwise, we will keep on losing very valuable Malawians through these careless drivers. Fortunately * travel by the highly recommended AXA Coach.
May their Souls rest in peace!
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