Selfie-taking Kenyan politicians escape death as bridge collapses

Two Kenyan politicians have escaped unhurt after a bridge collapsed, according to local media.

Capital FM news site reports that Governor Alfred Mutua of Machakos county and Deputy Governor Joash Maangi of Kisii county were taking a selfie when the incident happened in Kisii, in western Kenya.

It is unclear what caused the collapse.

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