At least two people were killed and three others injured on Sunday evening after a lorry transporting bricks lost control and rammed into a shop at Kawa Shopping Centre in Migori County.
Eyewitnesses reported that the lorry, which was heading towards Isebania, accelerated uncontrollably before hitting a perimeter wall and crashing into the commercial building.
Growing Concerns Over Road Safety
This incident marks the sixth accident at Kawa Shopping Centre since the bypass was commissioned, bringing the total fatalities at the junction to eight. Traders in the area are now urging authorities to redesign the bypass and install proper signage to prevent further accidents.
The road is currently experiencing heavy traffic, a result of vehicle diversions from Migori Bridge, which is undergoing maintenance. Drivers of heavy commercial vehicles have been specifically warned to exercise caution at the junction, which has become a notorious black spot, particularly during the rainy season when the roads become slippery.
Response from Authorities
Caleb Opondi, the County Executive Committee member for Public Health and Medical Services, confirmed the incident. He stated that the bodies of the deceased had been transported to the county referral morgue, while the injured were rushed to the facility’s emergency care unit for treatment.
Authorities have urged both commercial and private drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to road safety measures to prevent further tragedies at the busy junction.
