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Saturday, November 8, 2014

LOCAL NEWS ROBERT KARIUKI AND CECILIA EKIRU 6-11-2014 13 ADMITTED IN HOSPITAL FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED THIS MORNING



13 people have been admitted at the Lodwar county referral hospital following  an  accident which involved Mvumilivu bus at Kawalase in Lodwar town. The bus which was heading to Kakuma town from Kitale had travelled the whole night and when it arrived at Lodwar town another driver took over the wheels. The accident left 29 victims injured, 13 suffering moderate to serious injuries and 16 with minor injuries who were treated and discharged.
Speaking to Radio Akicha, Doctor Gilchris Lokoel said among the victims were 2 pregnant women and unfortunately one of the women lost a 3 months pregnancy but her health conditions are stable as at now.
The driver of the bus managed to escape after the incident and police are still looking for him. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been established and police are investigating into the matter.

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