Two People Die On The Spot In Makindu Subcounty

Makueni

Monday, August 21, 2023

KNA by Patrick Nyakundi

Two people died on the spot and 11 others sustained serious injuries following a road traffic accident along Wote-Makindu road Sunday afternoon.

The accident occurred at Kisingo area after the driver of the vehicle Toyota registration Number KCF 586V belonging to MATCO Sacco lost control making it roll several times before landing into a ditch.

In the accident a 60-year-old woman and a 5-year-old child died on the spot, the injured were rushed to Makindu Subcounty hospital for treatment.

"A woman and a juvenile died on the spot. The driver is among the 5 critically injured and 6 others had slight injuries," said Makindu Sub-county Police Commander Mr. Jashon Bolloh while confirming the accident to KNA on Sunday evening.

However, Bolloh could not immediately tell the cause of the accident but confirmed that the vehicle was towed to Makindu Police station for inspection.

The bodies of the deceased were moved to Makindu Subcounty mortuary for preservation awaiting autopsy.

The accident came only 24 hours after another one claimed 4 people at Kalamba market along Kitui-Kibwezi road on Saturday where 44 others sustained injuries and were receiving treatment in various hospitals.

Courtesy ; K. N. A