At least two people were killed in a road accident at Keumbu along the Kisii–Keroka Highway on Sunday, December 28, at around 6:00 pm.
The crash involved a 14-seater matatu and a Kisii Classic bus.
According to preliminary reports, the bus, which was traveling from Nairobi to Kisii, lost control after allegedly suffering brake failure before colliding with the matatu.
Kisii–Keroka Highway Accident Claims Two Lives, Leaves 14 Injured. Photo: Courtesy.
Images of the scene seen by Nairobileo.co.ke showed the matatu overturned on its side, with several windows shattered following the impact.
Those injured in the accident were rushed to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment.
The latest incident comes days after a deadly crash along the Eldoret–Webuye Highway that claimed eight lives and left several others seriously injured.
The accident occurred on Tuesday night, December 23, near Mukhonje trading centre in Lugari, Kakamega County.
Police said a 14-seater matatu travelling from Eldoret lost control at high speed and crashed into the rear of a stationary trailer that had reportedly broken down while ferrying fertilizer.
Seven passengers died on the spot, while another succumbed to injuries while being taken to hospital.
Seven other passengers were seriously injured and rushed to nearby health facilities. Authorities said the trailer driver fled the scene, and investigations are ongoing.
