Driver and passengers escapes death after swollen river swept away their vehicle

Swollen Kawalase river in Turkana.Photo/Star

A truck driver and his five passengers narrowly escaped death after their vehicle was swept away by the swollen Kawalase river at Lodwar in Turkana county.

According to beg eyewitnesses,the driver underestimated the force of the waters and tried to cross the seasonal river.

The rains, which have been pounding the area for nearly two weeks, have wreaked havoc with transport severely disrupted. 

Kawalase river has burst its banks and commuters are stranded. Business people are counting losses. 

"It was around 4pm when the driver tried to cross the flooded river. The vehicle overturned and was swept away. I have camped here since morning because the river is full and I can't cross to the other side to attend to my daily chores. " 

The driver and the passengers were rescued by divers.