Wamuzi News Ke
A horrifying accident has rocked the Kibuon area of Nyakach, leaving at least four people dead—including three schoolchildren—after a devastating collision on the Sondu-Katito highway.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene early Wednesday morning when a 14-seater matatu lost control and violently smashed into a sugarcane-laden truck. The impact was catastrophic, sending debris flying and trapping passengers inside the wreckage.
Desperate residents rushed to the scene, battling against time to pull survivors from the mangled remains before they were rushed to Nyabondo Hospital. Among the injured were students from Ober Boys Primary School, who had been on their way to school when disaster struck.
Shocking images from the crash site reveal the matatu crushed beyond recognition—its windshield shattered, seats ripped apart, and windows blown out—while the truck miraculously sustained only minor damage.
Authorities are still assessing the full extent of the injuries, with traffic police on-site launching immediate investigations. The crash, which occurred around 6 a.m., triggered massive traffic snarl-ups, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes as police struggled to clear the wreckage.
This latest tragedy adds to a growing list of deadly road accidents plaguing the country. Just two days ago, a devastating crash on the Naivasha-Mai Mahiu highway in Nakuru County claimed seven lives.
According to a police report, the victims—all from the same family—were returning from a memorial service when their vehicle attempted to overtake and collided head-on with an oncoming trailer. The wreckage left four children and three adults dead, leaving an entire family shattered.
With road fatalities surging, data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) paints a grim picture—an average of 13 people lose their lives in road crashes daily. Cyclists remain the most vulnerable victims, followed closely by pedestrians and motorists.
As investigations into today’s horrific Nyakach accident continue, the nation is once again left grappling with the urgent need for stricter road safety measures.
