Five people were Saturday killed after a matatu they were traveling in was swept away by floods as River Kuja in Migori County burst its banks following heavy rains.

Deputy County commissioner James Mabeya said the PSV was overpowered by the floods that affected Sori Karungu area of Migori County.

The van that was washed away by flooding waters from River Kuja in Sori Karungu.
(Photo: Denish Ochieng)
Emergency services that responded to the accident were still carrying out rescue operations on saturday morning. (Photo: Denish Ochieng)
Heavy rains have been experienced in the Nyanza and Western regions, affecting livelihoods.  (Photo: Denish Ochieng)

Ten people who were rescued following the accident have been admitted to St. Camilus Sori Hospital. The conductor of the PSV that had 33 people onboard survived.

Rescue operations for the remaining passengers are still ongoing.

Officials from the National Police Service that led the rescue operations said psychological support was being offered to the affected families.

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