Four killed in Nithi bridge accident as road carnage persists
At the same time, scores of passengers sustained serious injuries following a grisly road accident involving six trucks at Timboroa.
Four people were killed while 10 others are nursing serious injuries after a Kensilver bus travelling from Meru to Nairobi was involved in an accident at the infamous Nithi Bridge on Sunday noon.
Confirming the incident earlier, Tharaka Nithi County police commander Zacchaeus Ngeno said that the cause of the accident is yet to be established as officers embark on a probe into the fatal accident.
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"I want to confirm that we have had a fatal accident along this route. My condolences to those who have lost their lives. We are yet to know what exactly the cause of the accident is because that is subject to investigation," said the police commander.
He added that the passengers were admitted to several hospitals in the area and that the bodies of the deceased are yet to be identified.
"We call upon drivers and more especially the owners of motor vehicles to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy at all times, and more so the public service vehicles," he added.
At the same time, scores of passengers sustained serious injuries following a grisly road accident involving six trucks at Timboroa area along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Sunday morning.
The trucks collided along the highway, causing heavy traffic in the area.
The country has been recording a worrying rise in accident fatalities courtesy of road users' indiscipline across the country, a trend that has prompted the government to start a multi-agency crackdown against unroadworthy vehicles and rogue motorists and pedestrians.
On Saturday, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) issued an advisory warning motorists against speeding during the rainy season to avoid causing accidents.
"With increased rainfall, the Authority cautions road users that after the recent dry weather there is an accumulation of dirt, soil, and oil deposits. We advise motorists to reduce their speed since these deposits lead to the formation of slippery surfaces, making stopping more difficult and thus raising the possibility of losing control," the statement attributed to Director General George Njao said.
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