At least 9 people have died and scores of others seriously injured following a road accident involving a Matatu in Machakos. Yatta subcounty police commander Jane Makau said eight people died on the spot following the accident that occurred on the Katangi-Machakos-Kitui-Nairobi road, a few kilometres from River Athi bridge. Other independent sources told the Star that victims of the accident were rushed to Machakos Level 5 hospital for treatment. Images shared online showed the mangled wreckage of the vehicle lying in a ditch with items strewn around the scene. Makau said the accident involved a 42-seater minibus that was travelling from Kitui to Machakos when it crashed Monday evening.

Source: The Star February 26, 2024 19:10 UTC