At least five people were killed in a road accident involving three vehicles in the Kagocho area between Karatina and Sagana, Kirinyaga County.
Police spokesperson Dr Resila Onyango said the accident happened Friday morning and involved a trailer that rammed vehicles.
“Five people died on the spot while an unknown number of others were injured and rushed to different hospitals,” she said.
She added police are investigating the incident.
She added lorry that was heading towards Sagana direction ferrying bags of maize lost control and hit two private vehicles that were heading towards Karatina direction.
The lorry overturned as it was speeding and spilt several bags of maize across the road. Some locals scrambled for the food.
The five bodies were taken to the local mortuary.
Fatal accidents have been on the rise in recent days amid calls for caution to address the trend.
More than 4000 people are killed annually in separate accidents.
Hundreds of others are left with serious injuries which has an implication on families.
