News Just in: Several die as Bus Rams into traders along Kitale- Lodwar Highway.
News Just in: Several die as Bus Rams into traders along Kitale- Lodwar Highway: According to reports, the bus was travelling to Lodwar from Nairobi through Kitale, it veered off the road after losing control when it rammed into women selling milk by the roadside.
Turkana South Deputy County Commissioner Gideon Ombongi confirmed that the accident occurred at around 7:00 am. An Officer in Charge of Police Division (OCPD) was part of the passengers
Ombongi stated,”An OCPD stationed within the county was one of the passengers in the bus having travelled from Nairobi. However, he was not injured,”
“Four people were killed in the accident including a 14-year-old girl who was purchasing milk at the scene,” he added.
Ombongi also confirmed that the injured women are currently receiving treatment at the Lodwar County and Referral Hospital.
Notably, Bodies of the deceased have been taken to the mortuary of the same facility.
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