Update: Two dead as 4 vehicles crash in Migori

Four vehicles were involved in an accident in Migori on Wednesday.

A truck lost its breaks as it approached Migori town from Kakrao area before it rammed into vehicles and pedestrians. 

Onlookers said the truck was loaded with sand.

Migori County police boss Mark Wanjala said one died on the way to the hospital as 11 are in critical condition.

He added that the second person died while receiving treatment at Migori Referral Hospital.

“The injuries were serious but I can’t tell the nature,” he said

“We have lost one while others are in hospital. We have rushed the injured to the hospital.”

Suna West sub-county police commander Elizabeth Wakuloba said they are still compiling data from nearby hospitals over more fatalities.

"So far we have confirmed one death at Migori Referral Hospital. We are at the site and police have launched investigations," Wakuloba said.

She said they are also compiling data from other health facilities.

On the same spot on April 8, at least six people died after a driver of a truck lost control and rammed into motorbikes and vehicles.

The accident happened in the morning at about 7 am when the speeding lorry rammed into parked motorbikes and vehicles.