Eight people have died following a road crash along the Narok–Maai Mahiu road after a trailer reportedly lost its brakes and rammed into a private vehicle.
The accident occurred near Duka Moja, between Ntulele and Duka Moja trading centres, about 30 kilometres from Narok town. Preliminary reports indicate the trailer veered out of control before colliding head-on with a Toyota Voxy.
All seven occupants of the Voxy died on the spot due to the impact, authorities said.
Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene and found the vehicle extensively damaged, pointing to the force of the collision. The bodies were later moved to a nearby mortuary as investigations began.
The Narok–Maai Mahiu road, which links Narok to Maai Mahiu, carries heavy traffic, especially cargo trucks, and has previously recorded accidents linked to brake failure and speeding.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly along steep sections, as investigations continue to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly along steep sections, as investigations continue to determine the exact cause of the crash.
In a separate incident reported hours later, one person was confirmed dead and 18 others injured after a matatu they were travelling in was involved in an accident following the detachment of a front wheel.
The crash occurred at Kikiini area along the Kikima–Machakos road in Makueni County.
Mbooni West Police Commander Benson Makumbi said the matatu had been hired in Nairobi to transport passengers attending a wedding ceremony in Kyuu. The accident happened as they were returning to Nairobi.
Makumbi added that the vehicle, with a capacity of 14 passengers, was carrying more than the permitted number. He said investigations have been launched to establish the exact cause of the accident.
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