Siaya teen dead in Lego Maria pilgrim accident

A 13-year old boy succumbed to injuries after a freak midday road accident on Tuesday in Siaya.

The accident occurred when a lorry carrying Legio Maria members, lost control and fell on its side at Siranga trading centre.

The Legio Maria faithfuls were in transit from Ukwala to their Ugenya headquarters at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Nzoia, where over 26 area dioceses were being hosted for an annual celebration ceremony.

A total of 45 people were treated at the scene, with six being transferred to Siaya Referral Hospital for further examination.

According to medical officers at the Ukwala Sub County hospital in Ugenya, Siaya, the county has a shortage of ambulances and could not get to the teen sooner.

One priest in charge of St. Mary’s Cathedral termed the incident “very unfortunate” and cautioned drivers to be careful and avoid overloading.

Ugenya Member of Parliament Chris Karan, visited the scene of the accident and sent his condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured a quick recovery.