At least 7 people have lost their lives in an early morning accident that occurred along the Nakuru -Nairobi highway near jakaranda hotel in Kikopey.

According to Nakuru county Police Commander Peter Mwanzo four people died on the spot while three others died at St. Mary's hospital while receiving treatment.

He said that the two Matatus were headed to Nairobi before they slammed into a lorry that had broken down and parked along the highway.

"In a climbing lane two matatus rammed into a stationery lorry that had broken down after it experienced a mechanical problem killing 4 on the spot. The two vehicles involved in the accident were a Nairobi Bus matatu which was carrying a capacity of 16 passengers while the second matatu was a Mololine matatu having 14 passengers," said Mwanzo.

The accident occurred at 5.30 am.

Witnesses say that the two vehicles were being driven at a high speed before they were involved in the accident.

Those injured were rushed to St. Marys Hospital, Nakuru level 5 hospital and St. Joseph hospital in Nakuru County.

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7 People Dead in Early Morning Accident

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