Three pupils from Ober Boarding Boys Primary School in Rachuonyo East Sub-County lost their lives in a tragic accident on the Sondu-Katito road on Wednesday morning. The crash also claimed the life of a matatu conductor.
Laurinius Odinga, the OCPD of Nyakach, confirmed that three other pupils sustained serious injuries, while six others suffered minor injuries.
The accident occurred when a matatu carrying the pupils collided with a truck transporting sugarcane.
Authorities have since towed the wreckage of the matatu to Katito Police Station as investigations into the incident commence.