25 killed in road accident in northern Malawi


KARONGA, Malawi, June 4 (Xinhua) -- At least 25 people were killed and 12 others injured in a road accident happening Saturday in Karonga, a northern district of Malawi, according to local authorities.

Among the dead victims, 18 individuals lost their lives at the scene of the accident, while seven others, who were identified as players and supporters of Nyungwe Soccer Club, died at Karonga District Hospital, said David Sibale, the director of Health and Social Services for Karonga District Council.

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