15 killed in fatal Nyeri–Nyahururu highway crash near Dedan Kimathi University
A tragic road accident along the Nyeri–Nyahururu highway near Dedan Kimathi University of Technology claimed at least 15 lives on Saturday evening, while a separate crash on Ngong Road in Nairobi caused major disruption to traffic.
Authorities are investigating both incidents as emergency teams continue rescue efforts.
Highway crash leaves 15 dead
Central Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Elizabeth Vivi has confirmed that 15 people were killed in the Nyeri crash, with only two survivors reported from the scene, according to local media reports.
Four victims died immediately at the scene, while 11 others succumbed to injuries at hospital, including a child, bringing the toll to 15.
Indepth investigations are underway and authorities are working to identify all the victims.
Eyewitnesses said the crash happened when a truck transporting logs lost control while avoiding cyclists, veered off its lane, toppled, and slammed into an oncoming matatu carrying passengers.
Emergency teams from the Nyeri County Disaster Risk Management Directorate were deployed to assist rescue operations, which involved cutting into the wreckage and evacuating the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
President, leaders mourn victims
President William Ruto has publicly mourned the victims, offering condolences to bereaved families and expressing support for those injured.
In a statement, he said the national and Nyeri county governments will work together to support affected families during this difficult time.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also extended deep sympathies to the families affected and called for stronger road safety measures and better infrastructure to prevent such tragedies.
Nairobi’s Ngong Road accident
In Nairobi, a separate crash along Ngong Road near the Mbagathi River caused heavy traffic disruption as police and emergency responders worked to clear the scene and restore normal movement.
Initial details suggest the Ngong Road accident was less severe than the Nyeri crash, and casualty figures for that incident have not yet been confirmed.
AVDelta News will update as we get more details.
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