Three people have lost their lives as six others sustained serious injuries after the vehicles they were travelling in were involved in an accident in Makindu, Makueni County.
The 7am accident involving an 11 seater matatu and a lorry occurred along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
The two vehicles were heading from Nairobi to Mombasa.
According to eyewitnesses, the matatu driver was attempting to overtake other vehicles before a truck hit it from behind.
"The matatu driver tried to overtake other vehicles unsuccessfully before he was hit from behind by a lorry," said a passenger who was going to work.
Confirming the incident, Makueni County Commissioner Mohammed Maalim said the three victims died on the spot.
"Two occupants from the lorry and a passenger from the matatu died on the spot," said Maalim in a phone interview.
He said those who sustained injuries were taken to Makindu Sub-County hospital for treatment.
The county commissioner warned motorists against flouting traffic rules.
"Motorist should be conscious of other road users and adhere to traffic rules in a bid to avoid accidents," he said.
This comes just days after an accident in Kibwezi claimed two lives.