Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok has sent a
message
of
condolence
to the families of the 18 victims of a
grisly accident on Friday involving a police truck along the Marigat-Kapedo road.
"I received with shock news of the accident that led to the loss of 18 people and injuries to 14 others. Our prayers and sympathies go to the families of the deceased as they come to terms to the huge tragedy," he said on his Twitter handle.
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He said it is sad to lose 18 people, most of them being residents of Kapedo and Lomelo in Turkana East sub-county.
The 2 pm accident involved an AP Lorry transporting police and civilians to Kapedo from Marigat town.
Baringo North Sub-county police boss Mohamed Sheh Mohamed said the lorry overturned as the driver
attempting to avoid hitting some goats crossing the road at Sibilo
Lions, about 2 kilometres from Loruk centre.
"Those who died on the spot are 10 women, 3 male adults and one child below ten years. About 18 were seriously injured,”
Sheh said.
