The diverted Truck carrying maize for Cyclone Freddy victims has been involved in road accident at Mbanira along Nayuchi road in Machinga.

A Truck is suspected that it was allegedly diverted last week by Councillor for Mlomba ward, Alexander Cosmos has been involved in an accident at Mbanira along the Nayuchi road in Machinga.

The 30 tones truck that was being driven by Stanley Banda, 41, was heading to Nayuchi to deliver maize to Cyclone Freddy survivors, after it was released by Liwonde police.

Upon arrival, the driver failed to negotiate a bend on the road causing it to overturn.

Spokesperson for Machinga district council Martin Chiwanda, has confirmed the incident and they have secured the maize and no injuries or deaths have been reported.