This archive report was first published on 20 September 2019.
On Wednesday, a Machakos family suffered a devastating triple tragedy when three of its members died in a span of hours.
Samuel Mutunga, a prominent furniture merchant in Machakos town, collapsed and died in his Kathe-kai home in the outskirts of Machakos town early morning on Wednesday.
Later that day, his son, Roy Mwendwa, died in a car accident at Kanaani area, just a few kilometres from their father's home. He was driving a Toyota Mark II (KBR 906A) with his cousin and son aboard when he collided with a 14-seater matatu (KBN 256R).
The grandson who was in the same car died minutes later at the Machakos Level 5 hospital where he had been rushed alongside other injured accident victims for treatment.
The Machakos Traffic Base Commander, Harriet Kathure, confirmed the incident, stating that the two drivers died instantly while the other passengers were rescued and rushed to the hospital.
Netizens have condoled with the family, with many expressing shock and sadness at the tragic loss of life.
