Nakuru accident

2023 - 12 - 31

Tragedy Strikes: Seven Lives Lost in Nakuru Accident

Eldoret-Nakuru highway - Nakuru accident - road safety - tragedy

A tragic accident on the Eldoret-Nakuru highway leaves seven dead and several injured. Read more about the devastating incident here!

Tragedy struck on the Eldoret-Nakuru highway as seven lives were lost in a horrifying accident near Eveready roundabout. The collision between a truck and a matatu resulted in the untimely deaths of seven individuals, with several others sustaining injuries. The scene was filled with chaos and heartbreak as emergency services rushed to assist the victims and clear the wreckage.

The aftermath of the accident left families devastated, recounting the last moments they shared with their loved ones. One man, Benard Otara, tragically identified his wife among the victims, recalling their final conversation before the tragedy struck. President William Ruto also expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, offering support and sympathy during this difficult time.

In a distressing turn of events, onlookers took advantage of the chaos to loot bags of maize from a truck involved in the accident. This unsettling behavior highlighted the unfortunate reality of opportunistic actions in the face of tragedy. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of unity and compassion in times of crisis, urging communities to come together in support and empathy.

As investigations into the accident continue, authorities aim to uncover the causes behind the fatal collision and implement measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The road safety and transportation systems will be under scrutiny, with a focus on enhancing regulations and enforcement to ensure the protection of commuters and prevent loss of life on the roads.

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Seven killed in grisly accident along Eldoret-Nakuru highwayโ€‹โ€‹ (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Seven people lost their lives early Sunday morning and several others injured after a truck rammed a 14 seater matatu at Eveready roundabout along the ...

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Road crash claims seven lives at Eveready roundabout in Nakuru (Daily Nation)

Several others injured in early morning road accident involving a matatu and a lorry.

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Seven people killed, 12 injured in Nakuru accident (The Standard)

Seven people killed, 12 injured in Nakuru accident ... Seven people died while 12 others sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a matatu and a trailer near EverReady Roundabout along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway. The accident ...

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Death toll in Nakuru road accident hits seven (The Star, Kenya)

"Five passengers lost their lives on the spot through a tragic fatal road traffic accident that occurred at Eveready Roundabout along Eldoret -Nakuru Highway," ...

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5 people die in fatal Nakuru road accident (K24 TV)

"Today, December 31, 2023, at around 0720hrs, five passengers lost their lives on the spot through a tragic fatal road traffic accident that occurred at ...

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Nakuru Accident: Onlookers Loot Maize after Fatal Matatu Collision ... (Tuko.co.ke)

A section of Nakuru residents took advantage of an accident that claimed eight lives to loot bags of maize from a truck involved in the morning carnage.

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7 reported dead, scores injured in Eldoret-Nakuru highway accident (Pulse Live Kenya)

A speeding trailer rammed into a 14-seater matatu that had stopped at a traffic police checkpoint at the Eveready roundabout. | Pulselive Kenya.

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Seven people killed, 12 injured in Nakuru accident (The Standard)

Eight people killed after a trailer rammed into a matatu they were travelling in at Eveready roundabout on Nakuru-Eldoret highway, police say.

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Seven people killed, 12 injured in Nakuru accident (The Standard)

Eight people killed after a trailer rammed into a matatu they were travelling in at Eveready roundabout on Nakuru-Eldoret highway, police say.

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Relatives of Nakuru crash victims recount their last moments (Daily Nation)

Families of those killed in road crash at Eveready roundabout share last moments of their loved ones.

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Nakuru Man Recounts Receiving News of Wife's Death in Eveready ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Benard Otara identified his wife, Hellen Otara, among the victims, recounting their last conversation. He first found his wife's shoe at the accident scene.

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NTV Kenya: President Ruto mourns Nakuru, Nyeri accident victims (NTV Kenya)

President William Ruto on Sunday condoled with the families that lost their loved ones in road.

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