A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of a 2-year-old baby boy, his 25-year-old mother, and a cyclist, 40, after the bicycle they were riding on got hit by a speeding motor vehicle on March 5, 2025, around 2 pm at Chimwala area along Arthur Peter Mutharika Highway.
The deceased have been identified as Assan Alfred (baby), Shamira Idi (a mother), and Issah Mwamadi (pedal cyclist), who were all on the bicycle at the time of the accident.
The accident involved a Honda Life Saloon, registration number MH 8587, driven by Patrick Buleya (26), a Laboratory Technician at Ntcheu District Hospital. Buleya was driving from Liwonde towards Mangochi Boma when he lost control of the vehicle due to overspeeding.
As a result, the vehicle swerved to the nearside of the road, hitting the male pedal cyclist, who was traveling in the same direction with a female pillion passenger carrying a baby on her back.
Following the impact, the cyclist sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to Ukalanga Health Centre, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The mother and her baby also suffered severe head injuries and were referred to Mangochi District Hospital, where they died while receiving treatment.
Meanwhile, the driver has been arrested and is awaiting court proceedings.
Mangochi Police have since urged all road users to adhere to traffic regulations and exercise caution to prevent similar road accidents.
Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Public Relations Officer
Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
Email: amina.tepani@police.gov.mw
Website: www.police.gov.mw