Three Killed, Others Injured in Nkhotakota Minibus Overturn
Published on November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM by Evance Kapito
Three people have died while others are nursing serious injuries after a Toyota Hiace minibus overturned at Mlambe, near Kasitu Trading Centre in Nkhotakota.
Nkhunga Police spokesperson Andrew Kamanga said the minibus, registration number KK 6361, was carrying eight passengers when the driver reportedly lost control due to speeding. The vehicle swerved off the road and overturned three times.
Kamanga confirmed that the driver, Cassim Bunaya (35), Endings Duwe (61), and Amina Kaonga (38) sustained severe injuries and were pronounced dead upon arrival at Nkhunga Health Centre.
Health officials reported that all three suffered grave head trauma and multiple fractures.
Three other passengers sustained serious injuries, while two others were treated for bruises and discharged.
According to police, Bunaya came from M’gomba Village under Traditional Authority Malengachanzi, Kaonga from Kalim’khola Village under Traditional Authority Kanyenda both in Nkhotakota while Duwe hailed from Kalembo Village under Traditional Authority Khonsolo in Mzimba.
Police have since urged motorists to strictly observe speed limits to prevent similar tragedies.
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