2 soldiers on Chakwera’s convoy killed in an accident in Blantyre
“I don’t understand why vehicles on the presidential convoy travel on such supersonic speed.”
A cruising armed Malawi Defence Force (MDF) military police officers on President Lazarus Chakwera’s convoy has been involved in a fatal road accident in Blantyre and two soldiers have died.
The police in Blantyre has confirmed that two soldiers have and several others have been seriously injured.
The accident happened Monday afternoon at Grace Bandawe Conference Centre next to Blantyre Girls Primary School near the Henry Henderson Institute (HHI) and out of the two one died on the spot.
Several others are reportedly seriously injured.
MDF acting Public Information Officer Major Emmanuel Mlelemba has confirmed the death of the two soldiers.
Mlelemba, however, said other wounded soldiers were rushed to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital where they are being treated.
Mlelemba could not be drawn to give further details on the matter.
Information Minister, Gospel Kazako said the President is saddened with the accident and death of the two soldiers.
“Said Kazako: “The president is saddened by the death of the two soldiers and he has sent his deepest and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.”
According to an eye witness, the army vehicle, which is known as the ‘CROWD’ was carrying officers and was cruising on a high speed and the last vehicle on the presidential convoy skidded from the road and hit a brick fence.
The eye-witness said the driver of the Army armoured vehicle lost control and skidded away from the road then slithered and swerved side to side before lounging into a brick wall.
“The car was driving at a high speed and it looks like the driver lost control in the process. Two soldiers, a man and woman, jumped off the car as it skidded off the road. It was so terrifying. One soldier died on the spot and had lost a lot of blood. I have learnt that three others have also have died.
“I don’t understand why vehicles on the presidential convoy travel on such supersonic speed. Why do they rush? Such accidents can be avoided.
“If it something to do with the security of the president that his convey should be over-speeding, then the president is better off using a helicopter as it is convenient, faster and safe for the president,” said the eye-witness who opted for anonymity.
This is not the first time that the ‘crowd’ has been involved in a fatal accident.
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Very sad, very neglectful of the MDFsecurity detail. Land Cruisers are very unstable vehicles worse under load are not made for high speed or sharp turning. But made for slow 4 wheel off roading and driving through wet swampy areas. May the MDF re-evaluate choice of vehicle in the future as a result of this tragedy.
My condolence to the bereaved families. On every incident we learn something. First kodi ndikoyenela president kumayenda such long distances lero alikuno mawa uko? palibe njira ina yachangu and more safer? The speed ya convoy is already a death trap and risk to the President himself considering long distance they travel. The car those military police guys use and a fatal risk already as they are actually panja peni peni mwina amakhala amanga malamba koma anything to the car ndekuti ndi direct hit.
RIP, may God intervene and protect their families left out here!!
Kamuzu was using either a jet or helicopter when traveling everywhere in the country. Yet that was between 70s and 90s. Was Malawi richer that time than now? The president travels with a convoy of more than 20 cars cruising at 140 km/h and what are the chances of accidents? Where are those planes. Joyce Banda sold one out stupidity and trying to appease fellow stupid people. Bingu was using choppers as well. This country has been taken backwards by thieves. Please make a budget for choppers or repair those Pumas or you can trade in with new ones. The airwing is now a museum.
KOMA SPEED IMENEYI, WHAT ARE OUR PRESIDENTS AFRAID OF? MALAWI IS NOT A WAR TORN COUNTRY THAT ONE CAN BE SPPEDING LIKE THAT, MISEU YAKE ITI?
The convoy yesterday was cruising too much.
I’m saying too much.
I saw it .
In town they normally reduce speed but yesterday it was not like that.
This must be checked out
Meh. Maximum Safe Velocity, means should be safe. Drive crazy and you crash. Saw a police car yesterday swerving between cars at high speed, and sure that guy will have an accident. Last week a car overtook forcing other car on to reserve where pedestrians were walking and had to jump out of yhe way. Given that the traffic cops are everywhere (taking cash) you’d think driving here would be safer.
These are the end times when speeding for fame or morale will wipe us. Anyway MTSRIP and hope the president will review his security details for the sake of safety of our soldiers.
My deepest condolences to the bereaved families n wish those injured quick recovery. Those responsible for the Presidential convoy should consider revisiting the travel arrangements because this is a tragedy n should have been avoided
Am yet to understand the essence of that speed for presidential convoy
My heart is heavy and bleeding 💔 for the lost Souls. Can someone please tell me and educate me why those vehicles on Presidential convoy cruise like that? I don’t see any real reason why we should carelessly lose lives like this. MDF please do something. Soldiers shouldn’t be outside vehicles. Did you see how “Humbled Borris Johnson” of America was running to get into a train for a trip. I am talking of “Rich America”. Zakuno ku Malawi zimangondiseketsa anthu akati ationjeze ife a Malawi. May The Departed Souls Rest In Peace 🙏
Totally agree. That kind of speed is completely unnecessay. What is all that about. Is the President even comfortable travelling at that kind of speed!!!
Kwantere kusakhazikika. Waona waphetsa anthu apa. Ufumu otengera mu chinyengo ndi choncho. Kwantere shall never find peace.
***RIP our gallant men, my God comfort your loved ***
I hope that this is a lesson and Mr Tsiku transport stops his useless senseless trips.
We have had enough of your silly trips/useless speeches and inaction while everything seems to be in autopilot.
Za clearing the rumble zii..
6.2 Billion covid theft zii..
12 Billion zii..
Inu mwalowesa politics apa mmmmm
When it’s your call to meet with your God, it does not matter whether you make one trip a year or not.
Do not try to be clever here……kuteroko inu simuzafa chifukwa ndiinu ochenjera?
Why do we have a problem in Africa that all leaders want respect and a convoy although almost all of them are corrupt? In Europe Presidents and Prime Ministers travel with one or two car protection. Is it time to give back Africa to colonialists?
you a liar. 1 car escort the PM in europe but 5 planes in the air get on guard too. which is more expensive . mumaganiza mozungulira maso
Panja anthu awa tikawasankha amatiwopa chifukwa amadziwa kuti amachita zoyipa . This man called Chakwera is a certified hypocrite. He said he will not need the police lining up but hungry officers were seen lining up all the way to sanjika
Sad may the souls of departed rest in peace they need to review this arrangement of travelling is risky for all. Reduce the speed or travel by air
A sad situation indeed.
MTSRIP.
Very sad!
Really sad, my condolences to their families and friends.
Why do we have a lot of vehicles on presidintial convoy.We need to change the president should have four vehicles one for him three defence basi