At least 10 people have been confirmed dead following an accident along the Katangi-Machakos-Kitui-Nairobi road.
According to Yatta subcounty police commander Jane Makau, the accident occured on Monday evening .
She said eight people died on the spot following the accident that occurred a few kilometres from River Athi bridge.
Victims of the accident were rushed to Machakos Level 5 hospital for treatment.
According to witnesses, the vehicle lost control before landing in a ditch.
Makau said the accident involved a 42-seater minibus that was travelling from Kitui to Machakos.
“Eight died on the spot in the incident that happened few minutes past 5pm today. Traffic officers from Masii police station in Mwala subcounty responded to the incident and conducted necessary actions,” Makau said.
She said the responding officers cleared the scene and removed the bodies to Machakos Level 5 Hospital Mortuary while the wreckage was towed to Masii police station awaiting inspection.
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