By Admin
Three
people died on the spot and several others are recuperating at various
hospitals in Mwingi town, following a tragic road accident involving
four vehicles at Mutyangombe area, along the Mwingi-Garissa highway.
Those killed were boarding a Nisan Matatu which was heading from Mwingi town to sides of Mui.
The
accident occurred when the Nissan matatu was diverting from the highway
to enter a feeder road. It was knocked from behind by a Lory and
overturned severally.
Another Lory also crashed on one side of the road, as it tried to avoid the accident.
The
Lory which had knocked the Nisan Matatu also lost control and rammed on
a stationery Lory which was loaded with water tanks and was parked on
the right side of the road.
According
to Mwingi Police Base commandant Ezron Ouma who spoke at the scene of
the accident, three people succumbed to injuries on the spot while
unidentified number of patients who sustained injuries were rushed to
Mwingi Level hospital.
The base commandant warned drivers against over speeding especially in identified black spot areas, so as to avoid accidents.
Bodies
of the dead have been removed to Mwingi Level IV hospital mortuary,
while, all the vehicles have been towed to Mwingi police station pending
further investigations.
Let those who left us rest in peace,,,, ,I do also wish the injured a quick recovery,, ,,
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