Two killed as lorry hits motorbike in Taita Taveta County

Three people died last night in separate accidents in Taita Taveta County.

In the first one, which occurred at the Mwatate junction, a boda boda rider and his passenger died after they were hit by a lorry. Mwatate OCPD Mathew Ondieki said the passenger died on the spot while the rider died at the Voi County Referral Hospital while undergoing treatment.

"The rider was first rushed to Mwatate Sub-County Hospital and later transferred to Voi where he died," said Mr Ondieki.

In the second incident, an elderly woman died after the house she was sleeping in caught fire in Mlechi village, Mbale location in Taita sub-county.

Police said the 82-year-old woman was alone at the time of the fire. Taita OCPD Benjamin Muhia said the body was moved to the Wesu Sub-County Hospital mortuary.

"The woman was alone when the fire broke out and we are still investigating the matter," he said.