By George Mponda

Karonga, May 6, Mana: Seven men and two women were yesterday afternoon rushed to Karonga District Hospital after a tree fell onto a restaurant in Karonga Main Market in which they were served with food.

The nine people who survived various degrees of injuries are still admitted and receiving medical treatment at the health facility.

According to Public Relations Officer for Karonga Police Station, George Mulewa, the incident happened Sunday in the afternoon.

Director of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for Karonga District Council, David Sibale, confirmed that the accident survivors are still receiving treatment at Karonga District Hospital.

"As of today, we have two female patients and seven male patients. They are generally in a stable condition and some of them may be discharged today,” said Sibale.