Seven killed, 11 injured after accident in Kikopey

Seven people were killed and 11 injured on Monday after a truck rammed two matatus at Kikopey, Gilgil, Nakuru county.

According to reports, the truck was heading towards the Nakuru direction when the driver lost control of the vehicle before crashing into the matatus heading in the opposite direction.

Gilgil sub county police commander Wilstone Mwakio confirmed that five people died on the spot, while two others succumbed at St. Mary’s hospital in Gilgil.

“We were inside one of the matatus when the trailer lost control and came to the wrong side,” said Hillary a survivor.

Simon Kosgei, an eye witness, said that trailer drivers should be vetted and monitored due to the rising road carnage they are involved in due to careless driving.

Residents expressed concerns over the frequent accidents along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Just two weeks ago, multiple accidents along the same stretch claimed the lives of six people.

“Drivers are tired as they come from Mombasa heading to Malaba. The road should be expanded because we are witnessing so many accidents from here,” said Douglas Waweru.