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8 injured in Nairobi-Nakuru highway road accident

The accident occured in Gitaru area, Kikuyu subcounty.

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by SYLLUS ABOGE

News18 September 2023 - 16:56

In Summary


  • Kikuyu police boss Mose said that no fatalities were reported in the incident.
  • The injured individuals were taken to Thogoto Mission Hospital for immediate medical attention, the police boss said.
ACCIDENT

At least eight people sustained injuries in an accident involving a matatu in the Gitaru area, Kikuyu subcounty, along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on Monday evening

Kikuyu area deputy OCPD Evans Mose confirmed the accident.

He said the driver of the matatu heading to Naivasha from Nairobi lost control of the vehicle and hit a barrier in the Gitaru area, resulting in the accident.

Speaking to the Star, Mose said that no fatalities were reported.

The injured individuals were taken to Thogoto Mission Hospital for immediate medical attention, the police boss said.

Mose urged drivers to prioritise road safety measures and vigilance while plying various routes across the country.

Further investigation into the incident is ongoing.


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