Family loses FIVE members after fatal road accident Nakuru-Nairobi Highway

A fatal road accident on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway claims the lives of five family members.

A road accident in the Mbaruk area of the Nakuru-Nairobi highway has claimed the lives of five family members, including a woman and her four sons.

The fatal collision occurred at 7 am when a Mercedes car, driven by a man heading towards Nakuru, veered into the path of an oncoming lorry.

Gigil area OCPD Jamlek Ngaruiya reported that the collision was the result of the Mercedes overtaking another vehicle. “The woman and her children died instantly at the scene,” stated Ngaruiya.

“The driver of the Mercedes, identified as Ambani, was rushed to St Joseph Hospital and is currently receiving treatment.”

The lorry, was on its way to Nairobi when the accident happened. According to the truck driver, the Mercedes was traveling at high speed.

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“The car was moving at such a high velocity that I had to swerve towards the roadside to avoid a direct collision,” explained the driver of the truck. Despite his efforts, the Mercedes ended up in his path.

The driver expressed his condolences to the grieving family. “I am deeply sorry for their loss,” he remarked.

The collision occurred as the Mercedes attempted to overtake other vehicles, leading to a head-on crash with the lorry.

The aftermath of the crash has left the Mbaruk area in mourning. The five deceased have been taken to a morgue in Nakuru for postmortem examinations

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the accident to determine any further details surrounding the tragic event.

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