1 Dies, 8 Seriously Injured As Matatu Flips In Githurai

One person died while 13 others sustained injuries after a matatu they were riding in flipped and rolled into a ditch near Kahawa Barracks, Githurai along Superhighway, Nairobi.

The Standard reports that the deceased died on the spot.

8 of the casualties were seriously injured.

The driver is said to have been driving at a high speed when he lost control of the car.

Red cross officials were at the scene to aid with the rescue.

The injured were taken to different hospitals.

Red cross later tweeted that the seriously injured casualties were evacuated to Kenyatta National Hospital.

The accident caused traffic jam for the better part of the morning.

 

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