[Nyamira County Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru. He has urged motorists to drive keenly to avoid accidents. Photo/Standard]

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Nyamira County Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru asked motorists to be more cautious on roads to avoid accidents during the festive season.

Nakoru was speaking on Tuesday after 7 people were injured following an accident that involved two matatus

The matatus collided at Iranga Manga in Nyamira County along Kisii – Nyamira road.

“Riders and drivers must be more careful not to cause accidents otherwise if such drivers survive the accidents will be arrested and prosecuted for causing deaths,” stated the commissioner. 

Nyakongo Assistant Chief Shadrack Obwocha, who confirmed the accident, said a Nissan shuttle carrying 7 passengers from Nakuru to Kisii collided with a lorry.

Obwocha said the shuttle was travelling along a wrong lane when the accident occurred.

Survivors were rushed to various Kisii hospitals for treatment. 

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