Three passengers have died on the spot after being caught up in a multiple-car crash at Timboroa, along Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.
The accident occurred early on Thursday, January 4, when a bus collided with three other vehicles including a lorry and a Probox.
Several other injured passengers have been rushed to Eldama Ravine Sub-county Hospital for treatment.
However, two other people succumbed to the injuries bringing the number of fatalities to five.
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" NPS Officers from Timboroa Police Station are responding to a tragic road traffic accident that claimed 3 lives on 04/01/2024 at about 0140 hours at Mlango Tatu area along Nakuru-Eldoret Road," police stated.
"Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident involved a Mistubish bus and 3 other vehicles including a Toyota Probox. Several passengers have been rushed to Eldama Ravine Sub-county Hospital for treatment but two more unknown passengers have succumbed to the injuries while undergoing treatment at the said hospital," their statement added.
The bodies of the dead were moved to the mortuary awaiting postmortem examination.
By the time of this publication, the police were clearing the road obstruction caused by the early morning accident.
The accident occurred after police advised motorists to observe various traffic rules to avoid causing accident.
Throughout the December period, over 10 accidents have been reported leaving several people dead and others nursing serious injuries.
However, police are expected to mount operations ahead of school opening starting next week.
