At least five people were feared dead after a truck ferrying maize from Sirare towards Migori was involved in a fatal accident in Mabera, Migori County.

The tragic accident happened at the bridge from Nyabohanse towards Mabera, a notorious black spot that has claimed many lives in the past.

The incident occurred on Sunday night when the overloaded lorry lost control and hit two motorbikes simultaneously.

Five people died on the spot including a pedestrian who was on the roadside.