2 Tourists Killed, Several Injured After Their Van Collided With Trailer In Kilifi
Two Dutch visitors are said to have died in an accident on the Mombasa-Kilifi Highway near Mariakani in Kilifi.
The tragedy occurred on Wednesday, at about 7 a.m. when a van transporting the visitors lost control and collided with an oncoming trailer.
Resila Onyango, a police spokesperson, confirmed the accident to the press and said that additional tourists were taken to the hospital after being injured.
According to reports, four persons were injured: two tourists, a driver, and a tour guide.
According to Onyango, the vehicle was on its way to Nairobi when it strayed off course and collided with a trailer bound for Mombasa.
The crash caused a massive traffic jam on the major roadway as police and people battled to clear the wreckage.
Images from the site showed spectators marveling at the sight from afar while rescuers recovered those trapped inside the van.
The collision adds to the number of traffic deaths reported around the country in recent weeks.
Seven persons were transported to the hospital yesterday after being engaged in a horrific accident on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway in Kanungi.
The tragedy occurred on Tuesday, December 10, when a seven-passenger car transporting people to Nakuru lost control and collided with a lorry.
While verifying the collision, St. John Ambulance said it had despatched a rescue crew from the Kinungi Highway Community to provide first assistance to those injured.
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“7 passengers have this morning been injured after their Van (Noah) collided head-on with a Lorry in the Soweto area along the Kinungi blackspot, Nairobi – Nakuru Highway,” read part of the statement by St Johns Ambulance.
According to data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), this year saw an increase in fatalities and serious injuries among motorcycle riders and pedestrians.
Between January and November, 4,047 persons perished in traffic accidents, compared to 3,726 in the same time last year.
In 2024, there were 20,369 accidents, compared to 19,262 in 2023. These accidents resulted in 10,124 serious injuries, up from 9,059 the previous year.
2 Tourists Killed, Several Injured After Their Van Collided With Trailer In Kilifi
