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14 people killed in Molo road accident along Nakuru-Eldoret highway

No one survived the accident. 12 of the victims were from the matatu and two from the lorry.

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by CYRUS OMBATI

News14 March 2025 - 04:03
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In Summary


  • Police said all on board the Kitale Shuttle matatu died in the 3 am incident.
  • Migaa area is regarded as a black spot
Scene of the accident.

At least 14 people were killed Friday morning when a trailer rammed onto a matatu in the Migaa area, Molo, on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.

Police said all on board the Kitale Shuttle matatu died in the 3 am incident.

Migaa area is regarded as a black spot.

No one survived the accident. 12 of the victims were from the matatu and two from the lorry.

The victims included nine males, four females and a child, police spokesman Michael Muchiri said.

He said preliminary findings show the trailer’s driver lost control before it rammed onto the matatu and dragged it for a while, fatally trapping the passengers on board.

The lorry driver and his crew were also trapped and died, police said.

Emergency service providers responded to the scene but could not help.

The bodies were moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and investigations.

Muchiri said that given the scene is a known black spot, there is a need for caution on the drivers using the route.

“That area is a known black spot, and we urge motorists to be cautious when approaching there,” he said.

He said they are launching a campaign to address the menace.

Fatal traffic accidents have been rising in the country amid a campaign to address the trend.

Police have teamed up with government agencies in the campaign.

More than 4000 people are killed annually in accidents in the country. Thousands of others are left with injuries that leave a trail of negative impact on families.

Statistics provided by police show some 4,282 people had been killed in accidents between January and November 2024 as compared to 3,901 that were reported in the same period in 2023.

21,620 accidents were reported between January and November 2024 compared to 20,191 in 2023 during the same period.

The National Transport and Safety Authority says the leading causes of fatal crashes include hit-and-runs, tyre bursts, and vehicles and motorcycles losing control.

Also, overtaking improperly and failing to keep the proper lane, resulting in head-on collisions, are mentioned as causes.

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