KISII, Kenya Jun 19 \u2013 Two people have died in a road accident, and 19 others were injured at Daraja Moja along the Kisii-Keroka Highway.<\/p>\n
The accident involved two matatus that were both heading toward Kisii town. One vehicle reportedly rear-ended the other, causing both to overturn and land in a ditch.<\/p>\n
Witnesses said the matatus were speeding and overtaking each other moments before a loud crash was heard.<\/p>\n
Kisii Central Sub-County Police Commander Musa Imamai confirmed that both vehicles were en route to Kisii Town at the time of the accident.<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo women died in the incident. Nine people sustained serious injuries, while 10 others had minor injuries. All the injured were rushed to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The police commander urged motorists to drive cautiously during the ongoing rainy season and warned against reckless driving.<\/p>\n
The bodies of the two deceased were taken to the Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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