The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has expressed deep sorrow following a number of tragic road traffic accidents that have claimed several lives.
In a statement, the NTSA stated that the incidents occurred on the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway and the Gilgil–Nakuru Highway, involving public service vehicles, commercial trucks and private operators.
According to the authority, findings indicate that the foreign-registered truck failed to maintain a safe following distance and rammed into the matatu from behind.
Following the initial impact, the matatu was pushed into a stationary trailer, compounding the severity of the crash.
The authority therefore extended its condolences to families who lost loved ones and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic road traffic crashes that have claimed several lives and left others injured along major highways in the last 24 hours,” the statement read.
Regarding the matter, NTSA urged all road users to exercise extreme caution and strictly adhere to traffic rules, particularly as schools reopen and children travel back to school next week.
