A scene of a matatu accident. Two clinical officer interns killed in Gatundu. [Photo|the-star.co.ke]
Two clinical officer interns from Gatundu Level 4 Hospital died after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned along Kenyatta Road.
Juja OCPD Patricia Nacio who confirmed the accident said the two interns were in a van together with six other passengers when the vehicle overturned along Kenyatta road in the early hours of Monday morning.
He said the injured were rushed to Gatundu Level 4 Hospital to receive medical treatment after they sustained serious injuries.
Nacio said the six injured were admitted to the hospital with major injuries with two in the Intensive Care Unit adding that the cause of the accident has not yet been established but investigations have been launched.
“The two clinical officer interns from Gatundu Level 4 Hospital died after a van that was ferrying them and six others overturned. The interns were going to Gatundu from Juja when the accident happened,” said the OCPD.
Nacio warned drivers to be careful especially during this festive season.
According to the Star, Gatundu Level 4 Hospital Medical Superintendent Anne Wairagu said those admitted were in stable condition and were under observation.