7 people killed in Nakuru matatu accident

At least seven people died and several others were injured after a road accident along the Elementaita-Nakuru Road on Tuesday night.

Three children who were among those injured were taken to Nakuru Level Five Hospital.

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A tyre burst caused the vehicle to roll several times at Mwariki C area near Mzee wa Nyama.

The matatu had 14 passengers and was enroute to Nakuru when the accident occurred.

The vehicle that belongs to Molo Group Sacco was coming from a burial ceremony.

Nakuru County Commander Hassan Rashid Barua said the vehicle has been towed to Elementaita Police Station.

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