Two die in Jenda road accident

Two people died on Wednesday when a vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck near Jenda Rural Growth Centre in Mzimba.

Kasungu Police Station deputy spokesperson Harry Namwanza yesterday identified the deceased as Jessie Usumani, 27, of Yesaya Village in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kaphuka in Dedza and Joseph Victor, 42, of Mkukula Village in T/A Mkukula in Dowa.

He said the two were travelling in a Toyota Carina registration DZ3682 driven by Usumani. Police said the two were coming from Jenda in Mzimba heading to Kasungu and upon arrival at Chipeta, Usumani lost control of the vehicle.

According to Namwanza, the vehicle swerved to the right side of the road where it collided with a truck registration T828 driven by a Tanzanian Hance Issah Mwakyoma, 32.

Due to the impact of the collision, the Carina was heavily damaged and Usumani and Victor died on the spot.

Said Namwanza: “[The two] died on the spot due to severe head injuries and severe bleeding. The Carina had its front part extensively damaged while the truck had its front part partially damaged.”

Meanwhile, the police have since urged the public to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and that those driving are qualified drivers. n