Three people killed after two lorries collide in Kirinyaga

Three people died on Sunday evening in a road accident at Sagana bridge on Makuyu-Makutano Highway in Kirinyaga County.

Confirming the incident, Mwea-West Police Commander Aden Alio said two lorries collided head-on and burst into flames killing both drivers and a turn boy died on the spot.

According to the police boss, a Toyota Probox vehicle also caught fire in the accident but the driver escaped unhurt.

The bodies of the deceased were moved to Murang’a mortuary as investigations into the accident continue.