Matatu-truck crash claims two lives in Changamwe

The accident has claimed two lives. [Courtesy]

Two people have died after a truck rammed into a 14 seater matatu at Kibarani Changamwe in Mombasa on Monday morning.

The dawn accident left scores injured  who have been rushed to Coast General Hospital for treatment.

According to witness accounts, the tanker lost control before ramming into two matatus.

Changamwe OCPD Peter Onamwa said the fuel tanker had a Tanzanian registration number and was earlier trying to avoid a head on collision.

The Matatu was headed for Mombasa island from Magongo. [Maarufu, Standard]

More to follow.