The 14 seater Matatu that was involved in a grisly accident along Thika-Garrisa Highway. (Photo/Agnes/hivisasa.com)
3 people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a grisly accident in Kwa makaa area, Yatta subcounty along Thika -Garissa road.
According to Yatta police boss Edward Kipsang Changach, the accident happened after one front tyre of the 14 seater Nissan burst thus rolling several times.
One of the passengers died on the spot while two others lost their lives upon reaching Matuu level four hospital where they had been rushed to get treatment.
"One woman died on the spot while two other men died on reaching Matuu level four hospital," said Changach.
The bodies of those who lost their lives were taken to Matuu mediance mortuary. The remains of the vehicle was towed to Matuu police station.