Several people are feared dead following an accident involving multiple vehicles at Duka Moja along the Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway.
Preliminary reports indicate that the accident occurred mid-morning on Monday, December 23 with seven bodies already recovered from the scene.
According to onlookers, the accident involved two lorries, a Prado and a Public Service Vehicle (PSV).
The cause of the accident is yet to be established, however, most of the vehicles were damaged.
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A road traffic incident involving six vehicles has occurred at Maltauro, along the Narok-Mai Mahiu Road.
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) December 23, 2024
Several injured people have been rushed to Narok County Referral Hospital.@PoliceKe and response teams, including @EMS_Kenya,are currently at the scene
For instance, the Prado's front was completely wrecked, preventing those in the vehicle from being helped out.
"So far we have collected 7 bodies and taken them to the mortuary. The accident involved two lorries, one Nissan and a Prado," an eyewitness recounted.
"We, therefore, call on Kenyans to observe traffic rules when they are travelling this festive season. Let them reduce their speed given that there are several vehicles on the road."
At the time of publication, police officers were at the scene to control the flow of traffic and help in the recovery operations.
Motorists approaching the area were also advised to drive caution as the emergency response teams continued to help those who were injured.
"A road traffic incident involving six vehicles has occurred at Maltauro, along the Narok-Mai Mahiu Road. Several injured people have been rushed to Narok County Referral Hospital," Kenya Red Cross cautioned.
"Police and response teams are currently at the scene."
Several people feared dead in a multiple car crash at Matauro, Duka Moja area, Narok East, Narok County. pic.twitter.com/QrjnutIMzu
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