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Girl’s agony after losing both legs in train accident

Sharon Makhungu after the accident PHOTO: STANDARD

A class five pupil left her grandmother’s house for Kenyatta University Primary School at 6am as usual on June 29.

For four years, Sharon Makungu, 13, has used the train to get to school. But on this day, her journey would redefine her life forever. Makungu had both legs severed by the train.

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