Information reaching this publication indicates that a truck loaded with fuel has overturned in Nkhata Bay District this morning.

Nkhatabay police spokesperson Kondwani James has confirmed of the accident in an interview with the press.

According to James, the accident has happened at Kanduli area along the M5 road.

The driver of the truck has since been rushed to Nkhatabay District Hospital for treatment.

Onlookers have since siphoned the fuel from the tanker.