SAD NEWS: Several Dead as Vehicle Full of Company Employees Crashes in Nakuru

Six people, including a driver, have been confirmed dead following a deadly road accident involving a lorry carrying farm workers along the Narok Nakuru Highway on Monday morning.

Several other passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment after the vehicle overturned near Enengetia Centre in the Narok South Constituency.Police reports indicate that the ill fated Isuzu FRR lorry was ferrying workers from Tipis Town to potato farms in the Mau Narok area when the tragedy occurred.

The vehicle was reportedly moving along Lengetyo Road when the driver lost control, causing it to veer off course and crash into roadside guardrails before overturning.

The accident claimed the lives of six occupants, including the driver and five farm workers who were heading to their place of work.

Other passengers escaped with injuries, although some were seriously hurt. They were immediately taken to a nearby hospital within the Enengetia area, where they are receiving medical care.

Following the crash, the remains of the six victims were moved to Egerton University mortuary as the relevant procedures continued.

The tragedy has drawn attention to the transport challenges faced by casual workers in agricultural areas, many of whom depend on lorries and other commercial vehicles to reach farms.The Narok Nakuru Highway is a major transport route connecting different parts of the region. It serves farmers, traders and residents, while also providing access to agricultural areas around Mau Narok, which is well known for potato production.

Many farm workers travel daily between their homes and workplaces, with some relying on commercial vehicles to get to the farms.

Meanwhile, police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and establish what caused the driver to lose control.

Authorities had not provided further details on the cause of the crash by the time of publication.

The accident has left several families mourning their loved ones, while those who survived continue to receive treatment for their injuries.

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