Amabuko accident-Several people are feared dead after a vehicle belonging to MODERN PREMIUM SACCO (SIMBA) collided with a truck at Amabuko.
This evening, a road accident occurred in the Amabuko area on the Kisii-Sotik road resulting in the death of five individuals.
Two of the deceased were minors, one was a High School student, and the other died with their mother.
Amabuko Accident fatalities
Keroka OCPD Peter Ndambiri confirmed the Amabuko accident, which involved a 14-seater matatu and a trailer.
The matatu was traveling towards Sotik when it collided with the trailer in a head-on collision. The accident took place a few minutes before 7 pm.
Out of the seven individuals who were taken to Keroka hospital, one tragically succumbed to multiple injuries sustained in the accident.
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The other six patients are receiving first aid management at the facility, but due to the severity of their injuries, they have been referred for further medical attention.
Speaking on the matter, Nyamira County CECM for Health, Dr. Mokua Ombati Timothy, expressed his condolences to the affected families and urged road users to exercise caution, particularly during this rainy season.
According to eyewitnesses, the Nissan was travelling at high speed when it crashed into the truck.
The Amabuko accident happened on a busy road, and the impact of the collision was so severe that both vehicles were badly damaged.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and they worked tirelessly to rescue the victims from the wreckage.
However, it is reported that 4 people died on the spot, while others were rushed to the nearby hospital with severe injuries.
Amabuko Accident casualties
The exact number of casualties of the Amabuko Accident is five, but sources say that there were several passengers in the Nissan at the time of the accident.
The identities of the victims have not been released, pending notification of their families.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and authorities have not yet released any details.
MODERN PREMIUM SACCO (SIMBA) is a well-known transport company that operates in Keroka route, and this tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community.
The company has not yet released a statement regarding the accident.
The authorities have urged all motorists to exercise caution and drive responsibly, especially on busy roads.
They also extended their condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, and pledged to do everything in their power to ensure that such accidents are prevented in the future.
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