At least five people have been killed following a tragic road accident in the Kibirigwi area on the Sagana-Karatina road in Kirinyaga County.
The incident, which occurred on the morning of Friday, November 22, involved a lorry carrying bags of maize and two private vehicles.
According to the police, the lorry rammed into the two vehicles, resulting in the fatalities.
In photos and videos obtained by Nairobileo.co.ke, the lorry was seen overturned on the roadside, with its load of maize scattered around it.
The two private vehicles were extensively damaged, highlighting the severity of the crash, with one of them lying in a ditch by the roadside.
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Police responded to the scene to aid in rescue operations and towing of the vehicles as members of the public looked on.
The incident comes weeks after nearly 20 Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers were injured after the truck they were traveling was involved in an accident along the Sagana-Karatina road.
In the Monday, August 12, incident, the KDF truck was travelling from Karatina to Sagana when it hit a bump, lost control and rolled several times at Gatithi area.
The injured KDF officers were rushed to Naji Private Hospital, Kerugoya Hospital, and Jamii Karatina Hospital for medical attention.
