SAD NEWS: A Matatu Full of Passengers Is Involved in a Nasty Crash Along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

Six people, among them a matatu driver and five female passengers, have lost their lives following a horrific road accident along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway in Uasin Gishu County.

The fatal collision occurred around midnight on Saturday in the Koriomat area and involved three vehicles: a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck, a Toyota Hiace matatu operated by North Rift Sacco and a Toyota Succeed.Police reports indicate that the truck was travelling from Nakuru towards Eldoret when the driver allegedly swerved to the right in an attempt to avoid another vehicle on the road.

The truck then struck a Toyota Succeed before crashing into the North Rift Sacco matatu, which had 10 passengers on board.

The powerful impact forced both the Matatu and the Toyota Succeed off the highway and into a roadside ditch.

Sadly, the matatu driver and five female passengers died at the scene.

Police identified the driver as Shabaan Hassan Wanga.

The identities of the five female passengers had not been established by the time of reporting.

Other occupants sustained injuries and were taken to various hospitals within Uasin Gishu County for medical attention.However, authorities had yet to disclose the exact number of those injured.

The remains of the six victims were transferred to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary as arrangements were made for postmortem examinations.

Police officers arrived at the scene and launched investigations to determine the events that led to the deadly crash.

The damaged vehicles were also scheduled to be moved to Burnt Forest Police Station for further examination.

The latest accident has renewed concerns about road safety in Kenya, where deadly collisions continue to claim innocent lives.

Motorists have been urged to observe traffic regulations and exercise caution to help reduce road accidents.

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