According to police, two nurses were killed and six others were injured in a road accident at Nguni on the Garissa-Mwingi highway.

The accident in Nguni occurred just a few days after three people died on the spot along the busy road, and one died while being transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

However, the two died on the spot following the Tuesday morning accident.

According to eyewitness reports, the accident involved a bus that lost control and veered off the road before overturning at high speed.

The accident and death of the two were confirmed by Garrisa County Police Commander County Commander.

He revealed that the road is impassable and riddled with potholes, and that it recently claimed three lives.

Rescue efforts are still underway, and the two bodies have been taken to the hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.

The six accident victims were rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment after suffering serious injuries in the incident.

Meanwhile, police have launched investigations into the alleged Tuesday morning accident.