One killed after an oil tanker, private car crash at Kisian, Kisumu county

One person has perished while several others are fighting for their lives after an oil tanker and a private car crashed at Kisian, in the outskirts of Kisumu town along the Kisumu-Busia road today morning.

Those injured sustained multiple deep cuts and soft injuries.

The trailer was transporting cooking oil when it crashed with the saloon car.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital.

Authorities have since cordoned off the area and warned residents against collecting the spilled oil to avoid a stampede.

More to follow….