Seven people die, 15 others injured in fatal accident along Elementaita- Nakuru road

Wreckage of the matatu involved in a road accident along Elementaita-Nakuru road. [Courtesy]

Seven people have been confirmed dead while fifteen others are undergoing treatment at the Nakuru Level five hospital after being involved in a tragic accident at Mzee Wanyama area in Elementaita, Nakuru County.

County Police Commandant Hassan Barua says the passengers were headed to Kiptagwany, when the fatal Tuesday evening accident happened.

Barua says the tyre of the matatu they were travelling in burst, killing two people on spot, while five others were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

More to follow.