One person has lost his life, while several others have been injured, after a vehicle they were traveling in was involved in an accident along Nairobi-Kangundo road.

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The accident occurred at Nguluni, Matungulu sub-county, and involved a 14-seater Toyota Nissan, and a pick up. 

Matungulu deputy sub-county commander, Nyawa Mrinzi confirmed the accident, adding that the two vehicles collided head on, killing one passenger on the spot.

"It was around 1800hrs, the nissan was heading to Tala from Nairobi, while the pick up was heading to the Nairobi direction, and on reaching the scene, the nissan tried to overtake others thus colliding," said Mrinzi.

"One passenger, a male adult identified as Paul Mwinzi from Mwingi, perished on the spot," he added.  

He said that due to the heavy rains being experienced, the actual number of injured passengers could not be determined. 

Those injured were rushed to Good Samaritan, and Kangundo level four hospitals for treatment.

The body of the deceased was taken to Kangundo hospital mortuary. 

He warned motorists that the area is a blackspot, and should exercise caution when approaching it.

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