Six people killed, 7 injured after matatu collides with bus on Nairobi-Mombasa highway

Six people killed, 7 injured after matatu collides with bus on Nairobi-Mombasa highway..

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A tragic collision between a matatu and a bus on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway near Katumani resulted in six fatalities and seven critical injuries. The accident occurred on a Friday night, prompting a rapid response from emergency services.

Six people died on impact, while seven others were rushed to Machakos Level 5 Hospital with critical injuries.
Emergency teams from Muumandu and Kyumbi conducted rescue operations, with police now investigating the cause.
The incident disrupted traffic flow and involved a Naekana Sacco matatu, the wreckage of which was cleared shortly after the rescue efforts.

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