
Migori, Kenya – A devastating road accident occurred on Sunday night, January 19, 2025, claiming the lives of five people in Mabera, Migori County. The accident involved an overloaded lorry transporting maize from Sirare to Migori town, which lost control and collided with two motorbikes and a pedestrian.
The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in the immediate death of five individuals, including two female teachers and a pedestrian. The lorry driver was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state.
Local residents and authorities responded quickly to the scene, but despite their efforts, the victims could not be saved. The bodies of the deceased have been transferred to the mortuary pending further investigation.
This tragic incident has left the community in mourning, with many expressing their condolences and calling for improved road safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future.