Four people are feared dead and 16 injured after a lorry rammed into multiple vehicles and boda boda operators in the Riverland area of Meru Municipality on Thursday night, October 8, 2026.
The crash involved a lorry that struck other cars and boda boda operators and several pedestrians.
Meru County’s emergency response teams, including personnel from the Departments of Health and Special Programs and the Fire and Rescue Services, were deployed to respond to the crash.
Video footage from the accident scene shows residents working to overturn the lorry that rolled during the accident on October 9.
According to preliminary reports, the lorry reportedly lost its brakes from Makutano, leading to the accident near Rubis petrol station.
Following the accident, Meru County Commissioner George Omollo confirmed that the number of passengers who lost their lives in the multi-vehicle crash remains unknown.
The police later confirmed that 4 people had lost their lives while 16 continued to receive treatment.
Al-Azizia Football Club on October 9 announced that among those who lost their lives was a loyal fan of the club.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the demise of one of our own, Kassim Mohammed (Tommy Lee), a loyal fan who tragically lost his life in the accident at Riverland, Meru Town, last evening,” a statement from the club read.
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Injured Victims Taken to Meru Level 5 Hospital
Meru Deputy Governor Linda Kiome visited the scene on October 8 as county emergency teams responded to the incident.
Kiome later confirmed that rescuers had rescued all injured victims, who were receiving treatment at Meru Level 5 Hospital.
The deputy governor visited the hospital after the crash, alongside Municipal Manager Gitobu Nkanata and OCPD Mr Bashir.
In her update, Kiome said the county stood with the victims and their families as they dealt with the consequences of the accident.
She also sent condolences to families who had lost loved ones and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
“It is with deep sorrow that I have learnt of the tragic accident in the Riverland area of Meru Municipality. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones, and to everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident. To those who have sustained injuries, I wish you a speedy and full recovery,” Meru Deputy Governor stated.
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Governor Sends Condolences
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia expressed sorrow following the crash, extending condolences to families who may have lost loved ones and wishing those injured a full recovery.
He said the county was awaiting verified information on the scale of the tragedy, including the number of people who had died.
He also recognized the work of emergency responders attending to victims.
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