On Friday, a tragic incident hit a family from Kisii County after a matatu carrying the body of their deceased daughter, who was a nurse, got involved in a terrible road accident in Nakuru.
The accident has left the family and the whole community in deep shock after several people, including the parents of the deceased nurse, lost their lives in the crash.
According to reports, the matatu driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while travelling along the busy road. It is said that the vehicle then collided head-on with an oncoming car before rolling several times off the road.
The impact of the accident was very severe, leading to multiple deaths at the scene.
Witnesses at the scene said that the situation was very painful and confusing, as emergency teams rushed to help but found many victims had already died.
The journey, which was meant to be a final send-off for the nurse, turned into another disaster for the grieving family.
It is also reported that the coffin carrying the nurse’s body was affected during the crash, making the situation even more heartbreaking for the relatives who had gathered to accompany her home for burial preparations.
The family in Kisii County is now struggling to cope with the double tragedy, as they try to come to terms with the loss of more loved ones in such a short time.
Many people in the community have described the incident as one of the most painful accidents they have witnessed.
On social media, Kenyans have continued to send messages of condolence and support to the family, expressing deep sorrow and calling for safer roads to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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