Seven perish in Makueni crash

Seven people were killed on Friday night following a road accident at Salama, Makueni along the busy Nairobi- Mombasa highway.

The seven died on the spot after the matatu they were travelling in rammed into a lorry.

Six other people were seriously injured in the same accident and were rushed to the Machakos Level Five Hospital while 12 people who suffered minor injuries were treated at the Sultan Hospital.

Mukaa Sub-chief Daniel Munyao confirmed the incident saying that the police are conducting investigations into the incident.

Bodies of the deceased were taken to Makindu Mortuary.

By Bernice Sila