A family outing has turned into tragedy in Mangochi after a father accidentally ran over his one-year-old son while reversing a vehicle at their home.
The boy, identified as Tonny Robert, died on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after sustaining severe head injuries in the incident at Mgundaphiri Village under Traditional Authority Mponda.
Mangochi Police Station spokesperson Amina Tepani Daudi said the toddler was walking behind a Toyota Sienta, registration number BT 16967, when his 32-year-old father, Gilbert Robert, accidentally hit him while reversing.
The child was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival.
Following the tragedy, police have urged motorists to take extra care when reversing or manoeuvring vehicles at home, particularly in places where young children may be playing or walking nearby.ting reference