Several lives are feared lost after a lorry carrying hawkers plunged into a river at Osiri Bridge in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County, raising fresh concerns over the safety of road users along the busy route.
The lorry reportedly lost control before plunging into the river at Osiri Bridge, with several people feared dead and others rushed to hospital.
At least four people are reported missing following the incident, as efforts to establish the full number of casualties and rescue those trapped continue.
The accident has left families and residents awaiting information on their loved ones, with the circumstances that caused the lorry to lose control yet to be established.
Rescue efforts are expected to focus on recovering those still missing and determining the exact number of casualties.
