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- Multiple Kenyans sustain injuries in a three-vehicle collision at Kibirigwi, Kirinyaga County, on April 16.
- Another accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway results in the death of a Land Cruiser driver, highlighting concerns over road safety and prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
On Tuesday evening, April 16, a serious accident occurred at Kibirigwi in Kirinyaga County, resulting in injuries to several Kenyans.
The collision involved three vehicles and caused significant damages, with images circulating online showing the aftermath, including shattered windscreens and bonnets.
The accident, involving two personal vehicles and a trailer, occurred on a busy highway, with preliminary investigations suggesting that the trailer may have been the cause.
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However, it remains unclear whether there were any fatalities or the exact cause of the tragic incident.
Local residents noted that the road in Kibirigwi tends to become slippery, particularly during the ongoing rainy season, possibly contributing to the accident.
Emergency services and police officers responded swiftly to the scene to provide medical aid to the injured individuals.
This incident was among several accidents reported on the same day, some of which resulted in fatalities and severe injuries.
One such accident involved a Land Cruiser and a Trinity Bus at Zambezi along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, where the Land Cruiser driver lost his life in a head-on collision.
According to reports, the Land Cruiser driver was in the wrong lane, leading to the fatal outcome.
His body was transported to a local morgue for autopsy and preservation, while his vehicle was towed to clear the road for other motorists.
The surge in road accidents has sparked concern among Kenyans, prompting calls for both drivers to adhere to traffic rules and for traffic officers to enforce regulations more rigorously.
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The Ministry of Transport has been urged to implement new measures to address the rising number of accidents and to hold accountable those responsible for them.
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