SAD NEWS: 9 People Confirmed Dead as 14-Seater Matatu Full of Passengers Crashes Today

At least nine people have lost their lives, while scores of others suffered injuries following a deadly collision involving a 14-seater matatu and a trailer along the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway.

The fatal accident occurred in the Kondoo area in the early hours of Saturday, October 31, leaving several families devastated as rescue teams rushed to help the victims.The crash reportedly happened at around 12:20 am when a trailer transporting ballast crashed into a public service vehicle (PSV) travelling towards Nakuru.

According to initial reports, the trailer driver was attempting to avoid an approaching Succeed vehicle when the truck rammed into the matatu, causing a devastating collision.

Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Wilberforce Sicharani confirmed the incident, revealing that nine people had died. The matatu driver was among those who perished in the crash.

Several passengers who survived the impact sustained injuries and were taken to different hospitals for medical attention.

Meanwhile, the remains of those who died were transferred to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary in Eldoret as authorities began arrangements for the next procedures.Eyewitnesses Ben Lelei and Sion Peter Onkoba recounted the incident as police officers and emergency personnel arrived at the scene to assist the injured and manage the situation.

Police have launched investigations to determine the exact cause of the collision. Officers are examining the scene and gathering information to establish how the accident happened.

Following the tragedy, Commander Sicharani called on motorists to exercise extra care when driving, expressing concern over the growing number of road crashes across the country.

He urged drivers to observe traffic regulations and remain alert to avoid putting the lives of passengers and other road users at risk.

The latest accident has once again raised concerns about road safety along major highways, where collisions involving public transport vehicles and heavy trucks continue to cause deaths and serious injuries.

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