13 People Killed In Separate Road Accidents In The Country


At least 13 people were Friday killed in separate road accidents reported in the country.

Police said 30 other were seriously injured in the accidents.

The victims who died included five riders, two pillion passengers, two pedestrians, two passengers, a driver and a pedal cyclist.

Those injured include 13 riders, eight passengers, four pillion passengers, three drivers, a pedestrian and a pedal cyclist.

There were 29 accidents reported on Friday June 27 alone.

For instance, in Nkubu, Meru County, along Nkubu-Kionyo road at Kathithindene area, a rider was killed in an accident in a clash with another motorcyclist.

In Vihiga at Lunyerere area along Kakamega- Kisumu Road, a juvenile aged three died in an accident after a matatu sustained a tyre burst and landed in a ditch.

Six other passengers were injured in the accident.

In Mulaha area along Siaya-Nyadorera Road, a pedal cyclist was killed in an accident involving a car, a motorcyclist and a pedal cyclist.

Along Bomet-Narok highway, in Ololunga area, a pedestrian was killed in an accident.

He was hit and killed by a speeding car, police said.

Along Mombasa Highway in Sultan Hamud area, two passengers on board a Toyota Hilux pick-up were killed in a head on collision with a lorry.

Police said the driver of the pick up was admitted in hospital in serious condition following the Friday morning accident.

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