Grisly Accident in Mai Mahiu Town Claims 10 Lives Leaving Several Injured
Ten people died on Saturday, June 8, at noon, when a trailer collided with an oncoming matatu in Mai Mahiu town, Naivasha.
According to witnesses, the truck allegedly lost control before crashing into the matatu, which was packed with passengers.
While confirming the incident, Naivasha OCPD Stephen Kirui stated that several others had been injured and were rushed to the hospital.
According to preliminary reports, the casualties were on their way to a family function when they died unexpectedly.
10 people killed, several others injured after a matatu collides with a trailer in Mai Mahiu town, Naivasha.
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The matatu is from Muranga (MUNA Sacco) and the victims were possibly heading for a family function. A lorry lost control and hit the matatu killing all the occupants. pic.twitter.com/o7WF1tXRZ8
Despite police efforts to clear the debris from the road, the accident caused a traffic snarl on the already congested highway.
Following the incident, a team of police officers launched a rescue operation with the assistance of residents who helped remove passengers trapped in the wreckage.
In the images that have since circulated online, the matatu was completely deformed, with its glasses strewn across the road.
After minutes of rescue operations, the wreckage of the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) was towed to the police station, while investigations into the fatal accident began.
The tragedy comes barely a month after five people died and eight others were seriously injured in an accident on the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway.
The accident occurred when a 14-seater matatu lost control and collided with an oncoming lorry heading to Nakuru.
The Kenya Red Cross Society confirmed the 3 a.m. incident and said it had dispatched a rescue team.
“A road traffic incident has been reported at Salgaa involving a trailer and a 14-seater matatu. Our first responders are en route to the scene,” the Kenya Red Cross announced.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) reports that 7,198 Kenyans were involved in accidents between January and April of this year.
According to the NTSA, 1,189 Kenyans died in road accidents, 3,316 were seriously injured, and 2,693 sustained minor injuries.
Grisly Accident in Mai Mahiu Town Claims 10 Lives Leaving Several Injured
