Several Dead, 20 In Critical Condition After Three Matatus Collide Along Major Highway.
Several Dead, 20 In Critical Condition After Three Matatus Collide Along Major Highway: About five people died on Thursday evening in a tragic road accident involving three matatus in Gilgil, Nakuru County.
The accident happened after a matatu en route to Gilgil from Naivasha lost control and rammed into two other oncoming vehicles.
According to a police report, the driver of the matatu that caused the accident was driving in the wrong lane.
Following the incident, a rescue operation was launched immediately, with the Kenya Red Cross confirming it had dispatched rescuers to the scene
While confirming the accident, the Kenya Red Cross revealed that approximately 20 passengers had suffered critical injuries and were rushed to the hospital.
“A road traffic incident involving three matatus has been reported at the Gilgil Weighbridge in Nakuru County. Our response team is en route to the scene,” read part of a statement by the Kenya Red Cross.
“20 injured people have been rushed to nearby hospitals, thanks to the efforts of the county government and well-wishers.”
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