A family of one of the people that died when vehicles plunged into Kyungu river in Karonga last May, has taken the Roads Authority to the High Court for negligence and breach of duty that caused loss of life.
Jennipher Moses, wife to late Richard Moses who died after his vehicle plunged into the river is through the family’s lawyer, George Kadzipatike demanding K150million from the roads Authority as compensation for loss of life.
Roads Authority Spokesperson, Portia Kajanga could not be drawn to comment on the matter.
However, High Court Registrar, Gladys Gondwe has confirmed claims were filed before high court Judge Ligowe.
Part of the M1 road from Songwe border to Karonga boma was cut on the edges of Kyungu bridge, forcing the road to flood and three lives were lost after their vehicles plunged into the deep cut.
Source:ZBS
