Three people killed, 11 injured in grisly accident in Kericho

Three people perished while 11 others were injured following an accident on the Kericho-Litein road.

A Nissan matatu collided with a trailer outside Exotic Hotel on Monday.

Kericho County police commander Silas Gichunge said two people died on the spot another passenger was pronounced dead on arrival at Kericho Sub County Hospital.

The police boss said 3 passengers are in critical condition at the same hospital.

According to him, the driver of the Nissan matatu which was heading towards Kericho tried to overtake three other vehicles.

However, the matatu collided head on with a trailer that was heading towards Litein.

The county commander warned drivers to be extra vigilant to avoid further accidents.

He attributed the accident to carelessness of the driver, saying it could have been avoided had the driver exercised patience.

The bodies of the three deceased have been moved to the mortuary.