Eight people dead in matatu-oil tank collision at ChepsirThe accident has caused traffic snarl-up along the Kericho-Nakuru Highway. Eight people have died in a grisly road accident at Chepsir along the Kericho-Nakuru Highway.The accident involved a 14-seater matatu and a truck carrying gas cylinders. The accident occurred around 6:30PM. SEE ALSO :Search for Nakuru killer motorist onThe head on collision occurred after the trailer which was traveling from Kisumu going towards Nakuru swerved from its lane hitting the matutu which was travelling towards the opposite direction. James Mugera, the Kericho County Police Commander said five passengers in the matatu died on the spot while one more victim died on the way to Kericho District hospital.

Source: Standard Digital February 15, 2019 16:23 UTC