This archive report was first published on 10 July 2020.
On Friday, a devastating road accident occurred on the Kitui-Machakos road, claiming the lives of five people.
The accident involved two 14-seater matatus and a lorry at Kingaatuani, with a lorry colliding head-on with one of the matatus, according to Machakos County Government Emergency Services Director David Mwongela.
"After the first collision, another matatu crashed into the wreckage of the 14-seater matatu, causing more casualties," he said.
Three passengers died instantly, while two others succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical attention.
Thirteen other passengers sustained serious injuries and are currently recuperating at the Machakos Level 5 Hospital.
The deceased were transferred to the Machakos Level 5 Hospital Mortuary, and the vehicles were towed to Masii police station.
