Two Perish in Early Morning Road Accident

Kajiado – An early morning road mishap on the Namanga-Nairobi Road resulted in the death of two individuals. The accident involved a 14-seater matatu and a lorry. The incident occurred when the matatu, heading towards Nairobi, attempted to overtake the lorry, which was immobilized in the middle of the road.

According to Kenya News Agency, the accident appears to have been caused by a misjudgment on the part of the matatu driver. The area of the road where the accident occurred is known for its steepness, which may have contributed to the collision. Manyasi noted that the lorry’s breakdown in the road played a significant role in the incident.

In the aftermath of the crash, two unidentified individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. Other passengers, who sustained major injuries, were transported to Succos and Shalom hospitals by bystanders. The police are currently working to ascertain the total number of injured passengers to ensure all those aboard the matatu are accounted for.

With schools reopening tomorrow, Manyasi emphasized the importance of road safety, particularly during the back-to-school rush. He urged all drivers, including those of matatus, trailers, lorries, bodabodas, and private vehicles, to exercise caution to prevent further tragedies, especially involving school-going children.

Authorities have moved the bodies of the deceased to Shalom Hospital Mortuary for identification and further procedures.