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National Transport and Safety Authority says Meru accident that claimed nine lives was caused by reckless driving

Wreckage of the matatu that collided head on with a lorry along Nkubu-Meru road Thursday. Nine people died and several others were wounded. [PHOTO:PATRICK MUTHURI/STANDARD]

Meru, Kenya: The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said the fatal road crash that occurred at Ng'onyi along Nkubu-Meru road claiming nine lives, was occasioned by dangerous and careless overtaking.

NTSA Director General Francis Meja said the Thursday accident that occurred at 9.30am involving a lorry and a Public Service Vehicle Matatu, was occasioned by the driver of the lorry.

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