Eight die, six injured in Seka road accident, Homa Bay

Some of the seriously injured at the Seka road accident arrive at Homa Bay county referral hospital for treatment on Thursday, Sep 1st 2016. Robert Omollo.
Some of the seriously injured at the Seka road accident arrive at Homa Bay county referral hospital for treatment on Thursday, Sep 1st 2016. Robert Omollo.

Eight people have died in a road accident while six others sustained serious

injuries at Seka, Rachuonyo North, Homa Bay

County on Thursday afternoon.

Six died on the spot while two others succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at the

Homa Bay county

referral hospital.

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The accident occurred when a Nissan matatu collided head-on

with a probox along Kendu Bay – Katito road.

Homa Bay county police commander John Omusanga told the Star that the Nissan was travelling from Kisumu towards

Kendu Bay.

"Those who perished on the spot included the drivers of both the two

vehicles. We can't disclose their names now because their relatives

have not been informed about the accident," Omusanga said.

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The bodies have been taken to Gendia mission hospital mortuary within Kendu Bay town.

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"Most of the injured persons suffered multiple fractures on their legs and

arms," Omusanga said.

The police boss urged road users to be cautious on the road especially this time

when schools are reopening.

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