Several people are feared dead following a traffic road accident involving a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) matatu along the Naivasha-Nairobi Highway.
The accident which happened on Saturday August 24, at the Zambezi area in Kiambu County along the busy highway involved a matatu full of passengers and a personal car.
Preliminary reports indicate that the matatu was heading towards Limuru at the time of the crash.
In a statement on August 24, Long Distance Drivers and Conductors’ Association confirmed the accident while noting that the incidents had been frequent.
“Terrible accident involving a 14 PSV at Kiamba along Limuru – Nairobi highway. These accidents are becoming too much,” the statement read.
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At the time of publishing, it was not established how many passengers were injured in the crash or the number of fatalities.
Evacuation efforts have already been reported at the scene. Motorists on the other hand were urged to avoid the area if possible.
The accident is among road crashes which have been reported within the last 48 hours that have left a series of casualties and fatalities.
Earlier on Saturday, one person was confirmed dead while several others were left injured following an accident involving a Simba Coach bus full of passengers at the Migaa blackspot along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.
Simba Coach bus Accident
Nakuru Police confirmed that the person died following the accident which severely affected traffic along the busy highway.
The Kenya Red Cross in a statement on Saturday, August 24 said that the road accident happened at the Twin Bridge in Molo, Nakuru County.
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At the time, the Kenya Red Cross said that at least 44 people had been injured with 14 rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
“Following a road traffic incident at the Twin Bridge in Molo, Nakuru County, 44 people have been injured. 14 have been taken to Molo Sub County Hospital and 30 have been treated at the scene. Search and rescue efforts for those feared trapped are ongoing,” read part of the statement.
As of July 1, 2024, data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) revealed that a total number of 2,407 people have died on Kenyan roads since January 1, 2024.
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