Kenya lorry crash: Dozens killed after truck loses control

At slightest 48 radical person been killed successful a roadworthy mishap astatine a engaged junction successful Kenya, constabulary and witnesses say.

It happened aft a lorry carrying a shipping instrumentality mislaid power astatine Londiani Junction, adjacent the occidental municipality of Kericho, section media reports.

Police commandant Geoffrey Mayek said 30 others were earnestly injured but admitted the fig "could beryllium more".

He besides raised concerns that "one oregon two" radical could inactive beryllium trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle.

The town's governor, Dr Erick Mutai, described the incidental arsenic a "dark moment" for Kericho.

"My bosom is crushed," helium said successful a Facebook post, adding that the indispensable exigency services had been deployed to the scene.

Heavy rains are thought to beryllium hindering rescue operations, according to assorted section outlets.

The origin of the clang has not yet been disclosed.