Four people have been killed following a grisly accident along the Nakuru- Eldoret Highway.
The accident occurred on Monday, December 18 when a bus collided with a 14-seater.
A photo shared by the National Police Service showed the 14-seater matatu badly damaged after hitting the back side of the bus.
"Four people lost their lives on Dec 18, 2023, at around 0500hrs, through a tragic road accident involving a Nakuru-bound matatu belonging to Msamaria Shuttle Ltd after the said motor vehicle lost control, colliding head on with an oncoming 60-seater bus at Hill Tea Area along Eldoret- Nakuru Road.," NPS statement read in part.
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The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital while the police were deployed at the scene to help clear traffic that was building up due to the accident.
"The matatu was carrying 16 passengers at the time of the accident which claimed the lives of the driver and three other passengers that died on the spot. Nine other passengers were seriously ill and are currently receiving treatment at Eldama Ravine Sub-County Referral Hospital. The bodies of the deceased were moved to the same facility."
Following the accident, the national police service requested motorists to exercise caution while driving especially during this festive and rainy season.
"The National Police Service urges motorists and all other road users to exercise extreme caution while on the roads, especially during this rainy season."
