By Rahim Abdul
Three people, including a pregnant woman, her guardian and a motorcycle rider, have died in a hit-and-run accident that occurred along the Monkey Bay–Mangochi Road on Thursday night.
The tragic incident happened near Nkhwazi Lodge as the victims were travelling to Koche Community Hospital on a motorcycle.
According to preliminary police findings, an unidentified driver of an unknown motor vehicle, coming from the direction of Monkey Bay towards Mangochi, reportedly lost control and swerved towards the nearside of the road, colliding with the motorcycle. The driver fled the scene immediately after the crash.
The impact left the motorcycle rider with a severe head injury, while the expectant mother sustained a fractured neck, both arms, and the right leg.
Her guardian also suffered serious head injuries and a fractured right leg. All three were rushed to Koche Community Hospital but were pronounced dead upon arrival.
The bodies are being kept at Koche Community Hospital mortuary awaiting identification.
Mangochi Police Public Relations Officer, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi, confirmed the incident and appealed to the public for assistance.
“We are urging anyone missing relatives or who may have information about this tragic incident to come forward. Information that can help trace and identify the fugitive driver will be greatly appreciated,” said Inspector Daudi.
Police investigations into the matter are underway.
