Three people die on the spot in motorbike accident

Three people die on the spot in motorbike accident

Three people died on the spot after two motorbikes collided at Kangu area along the Embu-Mwea highway in Kirinyaga County.

One of the motorbikes was on its way from Embu to Mwea while the other was travelling in the opposite direction when the accident occurred.

The motorbike from Mwea attempted to overtake a lorry before colliding with the other motorbike that had a passenger on board.

Traffic police officers arrived at the scene and towed the wreckage to Wanguru traffic base.

The bodies of those who perished were taken to Kibugi mortuary.

The area has been marked as a black spot due to the high number of accidents that are witnessed.

The residents have urged the national transport and safety authority to erect bumps along the stretch.

By James Gitonga

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