Kakamega: About 8 people lost their lives after Matatu hit a trailer in Lugari

Eight people have died while seven others sustained serious injuries in a horrific accident on the Eldoret-Webuye road in Kakamega
The accident occurred on Tuesday night at the Mukhonje business center in Lugari Constituency and involved a matatu and a fertilizer truck
Witnesses say the matatu hit a stationary truck when it tried to pass, causing panic among drivers and residents

At least eight people lost their lives while seven others sustained serious injuries following a horrific road accident.

Police officers at a past accident scene. 8 people were killed in Kakamega after a matatu rammed into a lorry. Photo: Citizen Digital.
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The incident on Tuesday night happened at Mukhonje business center in Lugari constituency.

The accident happened on the busy Eldoret-Webuye road and involved three of public transport and a truck that transfers fertilizer.

The accident caused panic among residents and motorists, as emergency responders rushed to the scene to help the victims.

How did the Kakamega accident happen?

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Eyewitnesses said three, which was going out Eldoret towards Webuye, it hit the back of a truck that was parked on the side of the road.

The collision was reported to have occurred when the matatu driver tried to pass other vehicles, but hit a stationary truck, resulting in death.

Confirming the incident, the Assistant Chief of Maturu sub ward, Samuel Wamalwa, said the driver of the matatu was among those who lost their lives in the accident.