Two Men Die in Head-On Collision on Ntcheu–Balaka M1 Road
Published on November 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM by Evance Kapito
Two men have died following a head-on collision on the Ntcheu–Balaka M1 road after the motorcycle they were riding veered into the opposite lane and crashed into a Toyota Hilux, police have confirmed.
The accident occurred on Friday as the two were travelling on a Lifani motorcycle from Ntcheu Boma heading towards Balaka. According to police, upon reaching Bawi Post Office, the rider lost control and swerved into oncoming traffic, colliding with the Hilux driven by Grace Msosa of Mgungu Village, Traditional Authority Katumbi, in Rumphi.
Ntcheu Police spokesperson Jacob Khembo identified the deceased as Moses Charles, 28, of Kasale Village, T/A Kwataine, who was riding the motorcycle, and Harry Dimista, 35, of Chidaya Village, T/A Makwangwala, who was a passenger.
Both sustained severe head injuries and multiple fractures and were pronounced dead on arrival at Ntcheu District Hospital.
