A total of 9 people perished and scores of others sustained injuries in a grisly road accident that involved a 42-seater minibus near Katangi town along Machakos -Kitui road Monday evening.
Those who sustained injuries were taken to Machakos Level Five Hospital for treatment.
County Police Boss Patrick Lobolia said the accident happened after the driver of the vehicle lost control and rolled several times killing eight passengers on the spot.
One person succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital.
Machakos Executive Committee Member for Health Dr. Daniel Yumbya said five victims of the accident were in critical condition.
Yumbya however said doctors were working round the clock to stabilize the patients.
By Anne Kangero
