- A collision involving six trucks along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway today, Sunday April 7, has left multiple individuals dead and several others injured
- The accident happened during the mid-morning hours at Timboroa in Nakuru, leading to significant traffic disruptions on the congested highway
- Images from the scene depict one truck overturned off the road, blocking traffic lanes, while another truck sustained significant damage following a head-on collision with a third vehicle
Tragedy struck along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Saturday, April 6, as a collision involving six trucks resulted in the potential loss of several lives.
Reports indicate that the accident caused fatalities and left numerous passengers with severe injuries.
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The crash led to extensive traffic disruptions, leaving motorists stranded for hours on the congested roadway.
Concerns were raised among drivers regarding the narrow road, which has been repeatedly linked to such incidents in the area.
While the exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, eyewitnesses suggest that the treacherous terrain, compounded by foggy and misty weather conditions, may have contributed to the collision.
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Images from the scene depict one truck overturned off the road, blocking traffic lanes, while another truck sustained significant damage following a head-on collision with a third vehicle.
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In the aftermath of the tragedy, local residents and passersby rushed to the scene to assist in rescue operations.
The incident has reignited calls for urgent action from the Ministry of Transport and Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to address the escalating frequency of traffic accidents.
Earlier proposals by CS Murkomen included the installation of CCTV and stop arms in school buses, mirroring practices in the United States, as well as the potential implementation of speed cameras for immediate enforcement of penalties.
