5-year-old girl playing at the verandah hit, killed by ambulance in Migori

Confirming the incident, Migori County police Commander Mark Wanjala said the driver of the ambulance that was moving towards Migori town lost control of the vehicle and hit the girl that was playing right on the verandah of their house at the trading centre.

Wanjala said the minor died on the spot and the body was moved to the Migori Level Four Hospital mortuary pending police investigations.

The police commander said they are yet to establish what transpired before the fatal accident adding that investigations are already underway.

He said the driver of the ambulance who sustained injuries was alone in the vehicle when the accident occurred.

Meanwhile, the county police commander has appealed to all road users to adhere to the traffic rules and also remain cautious to avoid accidents.