Two Men Killed in Road Accident at Chezi Trading Centre, Dowa

Tragedy struck at Chezi Trading Centre in Dowa on Thursday when two men were killed in a road accident involving a motorcycle and a lorry.

According to Dowa Police spokesperson Alice Sitima, the deceased have been identified as Estone Chimwaza, a primary school teacher at Kanyenje Primary School, and Kefasi Chasuluka, who was operating the motorcycle. Both were residents of Dowa District.

The accident occurred as the two men were riding a Lifani motorcycle from Salima Road heading toward Lilongwe. While climbing a slope near Chezi, they overtook another vehicle. Unfortunately, a Sany Lorry, driven by Dennis Ndirowe, emerged unexpectedly from the opposite direction and collided with the motorcycle.

Police reports indicate that Chasuluka sustained severe head injuries, while Chimwaza died on the spot due to multiple injuries.

The police are investigating the incident further and have advised road users to exercise caution, especially when overtaking on narrow or hilly roads.