A truck accident in western Kenya claimed 48 lives.
Nairobi, July 1 :At least 48 people died in a road accident in the town of Londiani in Kenya’s Kericho County, local media report.Regional police commander Tom Odera said as cited by The Star newspaper on Friday that a total of 48 bodies had been recovered following the accident.The accident occurred at a busy junction, when a truck lost control and rammed into several vehicles and pedestrians, the newspaper said.According to local media reports, over a dozen people were injured.The rescue operation continues and the death toll could rise, Odera said.(UNI)