DEATH TOLL FROM KENYAN FLOODS RISES TO 62, POLICE SAY. (PHOTO).

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 Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 62, police say A total of 62 people including eight ​children have died since heavy rains ‌and flooding hit Kenya's capital Nairobi and other areas ​late last week, police ​said, Reuters reported. The capital ⁠was the worst hit ​with 33 deaths, the force ​said in a statement on X that updated the official tally ​of casualties. More than ​2,000 families have been displaced across ‌Kenya ⁠and intense rain was continuing in several regions, it added. Aid workers started pulling ​bodies ​from floodwaters ⁠across Nairobi last Saturday after overnight ​flash floods swept away ​dozens ⁠of cars and disrupted flights at East Africa's ⁠biggest ​airport. A tally issued ​last Sunday put the death toll ​at 42.

BRAKE FAILURE: TRAILER KILLS MOTORCYCLIST IN ANAMBRA. (PHOTO)


Brake failure: Trailer kills motorcyclist in Anambra



A trailer with faulty brake has reportedly killed a commercial motorcyclist at Amaokpala Village, along Umunze-Ekwulobia Road, Anambra State.


The State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday in Awka.


Irelewuyi said the accident was as a result of brake failure.


“The accident involved a commercial Mercedes Benz tipper, a commercial Mack Trailer, and the motorcycle.


“Four male adults were involved in the crash, while one of them, the motorcyclist, was killed.


“His body was taken to the morgue at Ajalli General Hospital in Ajalli by FRSC rescue team,” he said.


While sympathizing with the family of the deceased, the sector commander advised motorists to ensure regular servicing of their vehicles before plying the road.

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