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Kisumu's killer junction: The dark history of Coptic Roundabout

Residents and leaders in Kisumu lit candles at Coptic Roundabout, Mamboleo, to honour 26 victims of Friday’s deadly road accident that left several others injured. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard]

The Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu, where the fatal accident that claimed the lives of 26 people and left scores injured, is synonymous with accidents.

For the past decade, several lives have been lost at the spot in what has become a trend. Travellers say approaching the spot always triggers fear due to its dark history.

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