Nairobi: Forty-eight people were killed in a tragic road accident in western Kenya on Friday. The accident happened at Londiani junction at around 6:30 pm. Damaged wreckage of several minibuses and overturned trucks are shown on the road.
It is believed that there is a possibility of some trapped in the debris, for which rescuers have been sent to rescue them. Local police commander Geoffrey Mayek said, “So far we can confirm the death of 48 people and We suspect that one or two people are still trapped under the truck.”
He said that “another 30 people have been seriously injured and have been taken to various hospitals, warning that the death toll could rise.”
Rift Valley regional police commander Tom Moboya Odero said the truck, which was headed towards Kericho, lost control and hit eight vehicles, several motorcycles, roadside vendors, vendors and people in other businesses.
Kenyan leaders including President William Ruto expressed their condolences after the accident. Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said on Twitter that an investigation would be conducted to determine the cause of the accident after rescue efforts.
Collins Kipkoech, a senior doctor at Kericho County Hospital, said the morgue had so far received 45 bodies, while more victims had been moved to other hospitals and the rescue was still ongoing.
