A cloud of saddiness has engulfed Nyangoso village found in Nyamira ward township in Nyamira County after two people belonging to the same family perished in a road accident along the Nyamira- Kisii road.
Confirming the incident, Nyamira OCPD Ricoh Ngare said that the accident, which involved a private car and a motorbike happened at around 9:30 pm Friday night.
"The tragic accident involving a private car and a motorbike took place at around 9:30 pm last evening while leaving the rider of the motorbike dead on the spot whereas one person who boarded the motorbike died while being rushed to hospital," said Ngare.
Ngare further urged motorists plying the Nyamira-Kisii road to exercise caution during this rain season, further warning motorbike riders over overloading their bikes.
"My urge to motorists plying the Nyamira-Kisii route is to exercise caution during this rainy season, and to motorbike riders ,my urge to them is to stop overloading their bikes," added Ngare.
The car and motorbike involved in the accident were towed to Nyamira police station as investigations commence.