KISUMU, Kenya, Jan 20 — Five people died in a grisly road accident on Sunday night in Kuria West, Migori County, after a lorry crashed into two motocycles.
According to Kuria West Police Commander Reuben Bet, the accident occurred at 8 pm at Mabera along the Migori-Isebania road.
Bet stated that the accident involved a lorry transporting maize from Sirare towards Migori and two motorcycles.
He said the two motorcyclists and three pillion passengers died on the spot after the lorry lost control and rammed into them.
“One motorcyclist was carrying two female teachers, while the other had one pillion passenger. All of them died,” he said.
The driver of the lorry sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital.
Bet added that the lorry and the two motorcycles were towed to Mabera Police Station pending investigations.
The bodies were transferred to the Migori County Hospital mortuary.
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