One person died and 19 others were injured in a Wednesday morning road accident at Wanjii along the Murang’a–Kenol Road.
Murang’a County Traffic Enforcement Officer Stephen Wainaina said the deceased, a 45-year-old Matatu conductor, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Murang’a Level Five hospital.
Twelve adults and seven minors who sustained soft tissue injuries were admitted to the same facility and are receiving treatment. The body of the deceased was moved to the hospital mortuary awaiting post-mortem.
Wainaina said preliminary investigations show the Matatu, belonging to Kigumo Sacco, lost control and overturned after its front left tyre burst. The vehicle veered off the road before landing on its roof.
“I heard a loud bang, then I saw the vehicle in the air. I have never seen anything like that before,” said a witness, adding that several passengers appeared severely hurt.
The police have launched investigations into the accident, which temporarily disrupted traffic along the busy Murang’a–Kenol highway.
