Four people have been killed in a road accident after a minibus they were travelling in overturned twice at 8 Miles in Zomba on Thursday.

Police Regional Traffic Officer for the Eastern Region, Augustine Chakanika, confirmed the death of the four.

Chakanika said the accident occurred because the vehicle, registration number MHG 6746 driven by Wilson Jemba Jemba, was speeding.

Meanwhile, 10 passengers have been rushed to Zomba Central Hospital where they are receiving treatment.