By Edgar Naitha
A 44-year-old medical assistant, identified as Paul Kumala, died after his motorcycle plunged into a deep trench along the Mangochi Makanjira road last night.
Mangochi police Spokesperson Amina Daudi confirmed that the incident occurred at Chindamba village near Malindi at a section of the Makanjira road.
Kumala who was based at Lungwena Health Centre was riding a Yamaha motorcycle, from the direction of Mangochi heading towards Lungwena.
鈥淲hen he arrived at Chindamba village, he reportedly failed to negotiate a right diversion due to excessive speed, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle. The bike then fell into a deep trench,鈥 she says.
Daudi says as a result of the impact, Kumala who had no crush helmet sustained a severe head injury and a fractured right arm. He was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Kumala hailed from Jambo Village, Traditional Authority Mbenje in Nsanje District.