Seven killed, 20 injured in Kilifi accident
Seven people died while 20 others were injured in a road accident at Roka area on the Kilifi-Malindi highway on Saturday night.
Seven people died while 20 others were injured in a road accident at Roka area on the Kilifi-Malindi highway on Saturday night.
Four people died on the spot, while three others were pronounced dead on arrival at the Kilifi County and Referral Hospital.
Kilifi North Sub-County Police Commander Jonathan Koech said the 7.30pm accident was as a result of speeding.
“The accident involved two Public Service Vehicles, one was heading to Mombasa from Malindi while the other one was coming from the opposite direction when they collided head-on at Roka,” Mr Koech said.
"Preliminary investigations have established that the matatu that was heading to Kilifi from Malindi was speeding,” Mr Koech said.
He told Nation.Africa that eight people were admitted to Malindi Sub County Hospital while 17 others were taken to Kilifi County Referral Hospital.
He cautioned drivers to observe traffic rules while on the road especially during this festive season.
Kilifi County Medical Superintendent Dr Eddy Nzomo said 12 of the accident victims at the facility were in critical condition while five were stable.
Dr Nzomo said among the dead are two children, three women and two men.
