Eight people confirmed dead in accident along Kisii – Kilgoris road

Eight people have so far been confirmed dead in the grisly road accident along Kisii-Kilgoris road.

Majority of the deceased were university students who were headed for an evening party.

Three vehicles including a canter, a saloon car and a Noah were involved in the 8pm Friday night accident.

All the occupants in the Noah perished with the three passengers in the canter surviving with serious injuries.

The survivors received treatment at a private hospital near Ogembo town.

Sameta Sub County Administration Commander Robert Mulwa confirmed that six people perished on the spot.

Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital CEO Dr. Enock Ondari confirmed that three people were also admitted at the hospital.

The students from an unknown University in Nairobi had hired two private cars from Nairobi.

A witness at the scene said that the driver of the Noah tried to overtake before the head on collusion with the canter that was coming from Kilgoris.

"All the vehicles were on high speed. Three of the victims remained stuck in the wreckage for almost 30 minutes," said Joseph Nyabuto, an eyewitness.