Five People Die After Lorry Collides Head-On With Matatu In Kisumu

 

The scene of an accident after a lorry collided head-on with a matatu on the Katito-Kendu Bay road in Kisumu on February 21, 2024.

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• Five people dead, several injured in a collision between a lorry and a PSV on Katito-Kendu Bay road in Kisumu

• Lorry, carrying sand to Kisumu, experienced a tire burst, leading to the collision with a matatu bound for Homa Bay

• Two injured individuals receiving treatment at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, others at Nyakach sub-county hospital

• Nyanza Regional Traffic police boss Allan Mwangi confirms accident, investigation underway to ascertain passenger count

• Authorities urge motorists to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent similar incidents

Five People Killed After Lorry Collides Head-On With Matatu In Kisumu

Tragedy struck on the Katito-Kendu Bay road in Kisumu as a lorry collided with a Public Service Vehicle (PSV), resulting in the loss of five lives and leaving several others injured.

The lorry, en route to Kisumu with a load of sand, suffered a tire blowout, causing the driver to lose control and crash head-on into the matatu bound for Homa Bay.

Currently, two injured individuals are under treatment at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu, while others are receiving care at the Nyakach sub-county hospital.

Allan Mwangi, the Nyanza Regional Traffic police boss, confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway to determine the exact number of passengers involved in the tragic accident.

Authorities have initiated a thorough probe into the incident, urging motorists to exercise caution and comply with traffic regulations to prevent such occurrences in the future.