Several passengers were injured after a matatu travelling from Nyamira to Kisii Town was involved in an accident near Kemera in Kisii County.
According to reports shared by Etaya TV, the accident occurred after the matatu reportedly developed brake failure before overturning at Nyaera area near Kemera.
Sources indicate that the vehicle lost control moments before the accident, causing panic among passengers as it overturned by the roadside.
Police officers and emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and assisted in rescuing the injured passengers before they were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Fortunately, no fatalities were reported during the incident.
Photos shared online from the scene showed the matatu lying upside down as residents and police officers gathered around the wreckage.
Following the accident, the damaged vehicle was later towed to a police station as investigations into the incident began.
The accident has raised concerns over road safety and the condition of public service vehicles operating on major roads across the country.
Police are continuing with investigations to establish the exact cause of the accident.
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