The crash happened on Saturday in Migori, along a major highway. The driver lost control of the vehicle and, according to eyewitnesses, used the horn several times before crashing. According to the police, an operation has been launched to free people trapped under the truck. There are fears that the death toll could rise.
The truck was carrying sacks of rice to the border town of Isebania. Video footage appeared on social media of people looting the rice, while people were still trapped under the truck.