By Shaffie A Mtambo
A horrific road accident on March 5, 2025, has left a community in mourning after a speeding motor vehicle collided with a bicycle, claiming the lives of three innocent people.
Mangochi Police Public Relations Officer inspector Amina Tepani Daudi,says the tragic incident occurred around 2 pm at Chimwala area along Arthur Peter Mutharika Highway in Mangochi.
The victims, identified as Assan Alfred 2 years, Shamira Idi aged25, and Issah Mwamadi 40 years, were all on the bicycle when the accident occurred.
“The driver of the Honda Life Saloon, Patrick Buleya 26 years old a Laboratory Technician at Ntcheu District Hospital, lost control of the vehicle due to overspeeding”said Daudi.
As a result, the vehicle swerved to the nearside of the road, hitting the male pedal cyclist, who was traveling in the same direction with a female pillion passenger carrying a baby on her back.
The impact was severe, and the cyclist sustained severe head injuries, succumbing to his wounds upon arrival at Ukalanga Health Centre.
Tragically, the mother, Shamira Idi, and her baby, Assan Alfred, also suffered severe head injuries and were referred to Mangochi District Hospital, where they died while receiving treatment.
Mangochi Police have arrested the driver, Patrick Buleya, and he is awaiting court proceedings.
The police have urged all road users to adhere to traffic regulations and exercise caution to prevent similar road accidents.
