One person died and 13 were injured after the driver of a matatu lost control near Mosoriot along the Kapsabet-Eldoret road.
John Munyoki, who was onboard the Public Service Vehicle that was heading to Kisii, said the Glokonza Sacco vehicle had 14 passengers.
"I heard a loud sound from the rear side of the vehicle and it started going zigzag on the road. We later found ourselves entangled on the seats and the women on board were screaming," said Mr Munyoki.
According to a police report, one woman died on the spot.
Chesumei OCPD Omukolongolo Bosita said the accident, which occurred a few minutes to 4pm on Wednesday, happened after a rear tyre burst.
He said the body was taken to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital mortuary.
The injured passengers, including the driver, were taken to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
