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One person has died in a road accident that occurred on Saturday morning on the Nakuru- Eldoret highway, the police have confirmed.

The incident unfolded at the Mustard area and involved four vehicles, including three Isuzu motor vehicles and a Mercedes Benz trailer.

Police statement on accident

“In the early hours of January 6, 2024, at around 0500hrs at the Mustard area along Nakuru-Eldoret highway, a fatal road traffic accident involving 3 Isuzu motor vehicles and a Mercedes Benz trailer claimed one life and left several other passengers injured,” stated the National Police Service.

The injured individuals were promptly transported to PGH Nakuru for medical attention. Currently, they are undergoing treatment at the hospital.

The Kaptembwa Police Station has initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident to establish its cause.

The National Police Service issued an appeal to all motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads.

“Those injured are currently receiving treatment at PGH Nakuru, as Kaptembwa Police Station commences investigation into the cause of the accident. The National Police Service is appealing to all motorists to exercise extra caution on our roads to prevent road crashes,” the statement revealed.

Accidents data

According to data from the National Transport and Safety Authority, the year 2023 has witnessed a total of 4,139 lives lost due to road crashes. This figure however represents a decrease compared to the 4,517 fatalities recorded in the previous year.

The data further reveals that, between January 1 and December 20, 2023, a total of 21,684 individuals were involved in road accidents.