An unknown number of people have reportedly died, while others are nursing critical injuries following a road accident near Two Rivers Mall in Kiambu County.

According to witnesses, the accident, which involved a 14-seater matatu, took place on Friday morning at around 8 am along the Ruaka-Githogoro highway.

The witnesses further revealed that the crash occurred after the matatu lost control, veered off the road, and rammed into a billboard before landing in a ditch.

Reports further indicated that the Public Service Vehicle (PSV), which was en route to Kiambu Town from Ruaka, was speeding when the accident occurred.