5 Dead, Several Injured In Accident Involving Multiple Vehicles Along Nakuru-Eldoret Road

• The National Police Service, in a statement on Thursday, January 4, revealed that the accident occurred in the early hours of the night
• Three fatalities occurred at the scene involving multiple vehicles, including a Mitsubishi bus and a Toyota Probox
• Two additional passengers lost their lives while undergoing treatment at Eldama Ravine Sub-county Hospital

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Baringo - Five people have been confirmed dead, and several others injured following an accident at Mlango Tatu area along Nakuru-Eldoret Road.

In a statement on Thursday, January 4, the National Police Service disclosed that the accident happened in the wee hours of the night.

The police reported that three people died at the scene of the accident that involved multiple vehicles, including a Mitsubishi bus and a Toyota Probox.

"NPS Officers from Timboroa Police Station are responding to a tragic road traffic accident that claimed 3 lives on 04/01/2024 at about 0140 hours at Mlango Tatu area along Nakuru-Eldoret Road.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident involved a Mistubish bus and 3 other vehicles, including a Toyota Probox," read the statement in part.

What happened to victims in Baringo accident

According to the service, several casualties were taken to Eldama Ravine Sub-county Hospital, where two passengers died while undergoing treatment.

"Several passengers have been rushed to Eldama Ravine Sub-county Hospital for treatment, but two more unknown passengers have succumbed to the injuries while undergoing treatment at the said hospital," reported the police.

The bodies were moved to the sub-county hospital's morgue, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Government's directive to travellers

Earlier, the national government issued a series of advisories to Kenyans to avert road accidents in the festivities.

The Inspector General of the National Police Service, Japhet Koome, instructed all officers on leave to resume work immediately owing to increased traffic on the roads.

Koome noted that the increase in numbers was due to the festive season, which led to a high movement of people and the heavy downpours currently experienced in most regions.

"The vehicular situation this year is further compounded by the ongoing heavy El Nino rains being experienced in many parts of the country, which in turn causes poor visibility on the roads. To increase police visibility and security in the country, we have directed all officers who are currently on leave to resume duty with immediate effect.