Four people dead, 13 injured in Kericho Green Stadium stampede

Four people died and 13 others were injured in a stampede at Kericho Green Stadium. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Four people died and 13 others were injured following a stampede at the Kericho Green Stadium during this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Those who survived sustained injuries in the head, legs and backs at the venue where President William Ruto would lead the nation in marking the day.

A police report seen by The Standard indicated that the stampede occurred at Gate C of the stadium after a vendor selling hot tea accidentally spilled the beverage on people, causing a commotion.

"As a result, members of the public panicked, mistaking the tea for teargas," the police said.

The incident caused a stampede that resulted in several injuries as attendees attempted to gain access to the grounds.

Those who were injured included three police officers. The injured were rushed to Kericho County Level 5 Hospital.

Four who sustained minor injuries and were treated and discharged.

Bodies of those who died were removed to the hospital's morgue pending identification and postmortem.