22 people killed in deadly collision near Mtito Andei

22 people have died early this morning after they were travelling in collided head on with a lorry at Kanga area near Mtito Andei along the Nairobi - Mombasa Highway. Makueni County Commissioner Abdulahi Khalif confirmed that 20 people died on the spot while 2 others succumbed in hospital. 16 survivors were taken to Makindu Sub-County Hospital and Mtito Andei Hospital. Preliminary reports indicate the religious institution bus belonging to the Power of the Word church International was overtaking when it collided head on with the lorry. The bus was heading towards Mombasa its the occupants were returning to their various destinations from a burial.