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15 perish in road accident on Malindi-Mombasa highway

Fifteen people have died today morning after two buses collided at Kizingo area along the Malindi-Mombasa highway.

The accident involved a Sabaki Travellers Sacco shuttle van from Malindi heading to Mombasa and a Muhsin bus heading to Garissa.

Kilifi County Commissioner Kutswa Olaka said the crash happened after the Muhsin bus lost control due to a tyre burst.

Olaka added that 15 people perished while 14 were wounded.

According to eyewitnesses, both drivers died on the spot.

A number of Kilifi County workers who were on their way to work also died in the accident.

Kenya Red Cross, Police, Kilifi county government officials, as well as well-wishers, joined hands to see the casualties’ taken to Malindi sub-county hospital for treatment.

The deceased were taken to the Malindi Hospital mortuary.

By Everlyne Bosibori

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