A 21-year-old woman has died while four others have sustained serious injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned several times in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Boolera Bridge along the Monkey Bay–Mangochi Road in Mangochi District.
The deceased has been identified as Biasha Daudi, 21, of Mgundaphiri Village, Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi District.
The accident involved a Volkswagen Jetta, registration number CP 9814, driven by Bonface Mlongoti, 43, from the direction of Monkey Bay towards Mangochi Boma with four passengers on board.
Upon arrival at Boolera Bridge, Mlongoti reportedly lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed and hit the bridge’s metal barrier.
The vehicle subsequently swerved to the nearside, overturned several times before resting on its own.
Following the impact, Daudi sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Mangochi District Hospital.
The driver and the remaining three passengers, identified as Bob Kum’bweza Banda, 32, Jazira Matonga, 20, and Magret Pongolani, 33, sustained multiple fractures and were admitted to Mangochi District Hospital for treatment.
Police in Mangochi are appealing to motorists to observe road safety measures, particularly speed limits, to prevent road accidents and loss of life.
lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Public Relations Officer
Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
Email:amina.tepani@police.gov.mw