6 killed in head-on collision on Bomet-Narok Highway
16 others were critically injured.
11d agoFELIX KIPKEMOINews
A section of the Mariakani-Mombasa Road/FILE
At least three pedestrians were killed after a speeding car ploughed through a crowded pedestrian walk along Mariakani-Kaloleni road, Kilifi County.
Police said the accident happened on Christmas Day at about 5 am
Three other pedestrians were seriously wounded in the accident that happened near the Dam Hotel. Police said the deceased include a woman and two men.
Three others were injured, and the driver were rushed to the hospital in serious condition, police said. The bodies were moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and other procedures.
Police said they are investigating the incident. It is not clear what caused the accident, police said. This comes amid operations to address accidents that are on the rise.
More than 4,000 Kenyans are killed annually in accidents in the country, which also leave thousands with serious injuries and with negative effects on families.
The accident comes days after another one on the Narok-Mai Mahiu road left at least seven people dead. More than 30 other people were injured in the accident.
Police said a lorry got a tyre burst, forcing the driver to lose control as it raced downhill. It then rammed onto a salon car, a bus and a small matatu, killing three passengers on the spot.
As responders were at the scene, a second trailer came at high speed headed in the Mai Mahiu direction and collided with a four-wheel drive car, killing three more on the spot.
The trailer also knocked down a motorcyclist who had two pillion passengers, killing one.
Police said they are investigating the incident. This comes as many rush to various places for the festive season amid police operations.
Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat toured the Nairobi-Nakuru highway on Tuesday to inspect the traffic flow.
The road has been experiencing heavy traffic flow in the past four days as most Kenyans traveled for festivities.
This was attributed to overlapping and poor visibility.
Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police Gilbert Masengeli toured the Nairobi-Mombasa highway to check on the situation.
