Three students from Ober Boarding Boys Primary School in Rachuonyo East Sub-County died in a tragic accident on the Sondu-Katito road on Wednesday morning.
A matatu conductor was also killed in the crash.
Laurinius Odinga, the OCPD of Nyakach, confirmed that three other students were seriously injured while six others sustained minor injuries.
The accident happened when a Matatu carrying students collided with a truck transporting sugarcane.
Police have towed the wreckage of the matatu to Katito Police Station as investigations into the incident begins.