Five killed after matatu plunges into Mbagathi River
A map showing an aerial view of the section where a matatu plunged into Mbagathi River on Mombasa Road on August 23, 2014. PHOTO | GOOGLE MAPS
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Nine people were injured in the 11am incident and are admitted to Shalom Hospital in Athi River.
The matatu was heading to Athi River from Machakos.
Five people were killed after a matatu plunged into Mbagathi River on Mombasa Road.
Nine people were injured in the 11am incident and are admitted to Shalom Hospital in Athi River.
Athi River OCPD said the driver of the matatu drove off the highway to use an adjacent road to avoid traffic jam.
“The road was used as a diversion during the construction and it’s narrow at the bridge,” he said.
He said the matatu collided with a lorry on the bridge and fell into the river.
The matatu was heading to Athi River from Machakos.
