Child dies in a terrible accident

A five year old boy, Clement Banda, has died after being hit by a vehicle near Levi Market in Salima.

According to Salima Police public relations Officer Rebecca Ndiwate, the accident occurred on Friday at around 18:00 hours when a Toyota Hilux, travelling from Nkhotakota to Salima, hit the boy.

Ndiwate said Banda was crossing the road from left to right when the vehicle struck him, sustaining severe head injuries.

He died shortly after arriving at Salima District Hospital.

Meanwhile, Police have urged parents and guardians to closely monitor children to prevent similar accidents.