Londiani accident update; over 55 feared dead, several hospitalized after a trailer cause multi-car crash
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Several people were feared dead on Friday, June 30, in a multi-car accident at the Londiani Junction along the Kericho-Nakuru highway
Several people were feared dead on Friday, June 30, in a multi-car accident at the Londiani Junction along the Kericho-Nakuru highway.
More than 55 people are feared dead and several others hospitalized in Kericho County following a tragic accident that occurred at Londiani junction on Friday evening.
The 6.30 pm accident occurred after a truck lost control, running over pedestrians, business people, and matatus which were parked by the roadside.
The truck was heading to Kericho before it lost control and veered off the road, ramming into tens of hawkers who were busy along the Nakuru-Kericho highway.
According to eyewitnesses, a trailer rammed into Public Service Vehicles (PSV) after losing control before rolling into a nearby market, thus claiming more lives.
Several Nissan matatus were damaged beyond recognition during the evening accident.
According to Londiani OCPD Agnes Kunga, the rescue is still going on with several bodies still trapped inside vehicles with some under the truck.
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“We have mobilised our ambulances and asked all our health facilities to be alert. May God give us grace and strength on this difficult time,” Mutai assured that the situation was under control.
More than 60 people have so far been rushed to different hospitals in Londiani, Kericho, and Nakuru where they are currently receiving treatment.
Rescue efforts have been slowed by heavy rains being witnessed at the scene.
The OCPD said the number of casualties could be more, but that the relevant authorities will give a proper brief later.
Meanwhile, due to the severity of the crash, some of the victims were thrown into an adjacent ditch, piling onto each other.
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