At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and scores injured in a tragic road accident that happened on the morning of Wednesday, March 27, along the busy Nairobi- Garissa highway.
It is reported the bus that was heading to Nairobi rammed into a stationary lorry that was parked by the roadside at Matuu, Machakos county.
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The accident happened after a bus heading to Nairobi rammed into a stalled lorry in Matuu, Machakos county. Photo: Trizah Mwikali
Source: UGC
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According to Yatta Police Commander Joseph Karanja ten men, two women and one child died on the spot.
Three were rushed to Matuu Level Four Hospital where one succumbed to injuries as the other two were admitted and are currently receiving medical attention.
The cause of the accident is yet to be confirmed.
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The accident came barely four days after another one that claimed 12 lives along the busy Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
A trailer was driving downhill when it first hit a matatu belonging to 2NK Sacco before running over other public and private cars at Kikopey area on the morning of Friday, March 22.
Additional reporting by Trizah Mwikali, Tuko Correspondent
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Source: Tuko.co.ke
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