13 killed in Migaa road crash

Wreckage of the accident involving a truck and a matatu. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard]

At least thirteen people have been killed in a road accident involving a matatu and a truck at Migaa on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway.

Molo Sub-County Police Commander Timon Odingo said the deceased included eight men, four women, and a child.

The accident is reported to have occured at 2.00am. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard]

Authorities said the truck driver lost control and rear-ended the matatu.

Migaa is a known accident blackspot on the highway.

The deceased include eight men, four women and a child. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard]

The government previously built a median wall to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

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