This archive report was first published on 10 July 2020.
On Friday, a devastating road accident took place on the Kitui-Machakos road, resulting in the loss of five lives.
The accident involved two 14-seater matatus and a lorry at Kingaatuani, with the vehicles colliding in a series of unfortunate events.
According to Machakos County Government Emergency Services Director David Mwongela, a lorry collided head-on with a matatu, causing significant damage.
‘After the first collision, another matatu crashed into the wreckage of the 14-seater matatu, causing more casualties,’ he said.
Three passengers perished on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical attention at the Machakos Level 5 Hospital.
Thirteen other passengers who sustained serious injuries are currently recuperating at the same hospital.
The deceased were transferred to the Machakos Level 5 Hospital Mortuary, and the vehicles were towed to Masii police station for further investigation.
