Kirinyaga: 25 Injured As 2 Matatus Crash On Mwea-Embu Road

• Twenty-five people sustained severe injuries after two matatus collided head-on in the Research area in Kirinyaga county
• The police confirmed that the accident involved two 14-seater matatus operated by Neno Sacco and Unique Shuttle
• The victims included passengers aged between 11 and 48 years and were rushed to Mutithi Hospital by well-wishers for urgent care

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

Kirinyaga - A tragic road accident occurred along Mwea-Embu Road at Research, resulting in 25 people sustaining serious injuries.

According to police reports, the incident took place on Monday, September 9, and involved two 14-seater matatus: one operated by Unique Shuttle travelling from Makutano to Mwea, and the other by Neno Sacco heading in the opposite direction.

What caused Mwea-Embu Road accident?

The crash happened when the driver of the Mwea-bound matatu failed to maintain lane discipline, veering into the oncoming lane and colliding head-on with the other matatu, as Inooro FM reported.

The injured passengers, ranging in age from 11 to 48, suffered fractures to their legs and arms, cuts on their foreheads, and various tissue injuries.

First responders who milled at the accident scene quickly transported all passengers to a private hospital in Mutithi for treatment. NAJ Hospital ambulance also helped in the rescue mission.

One of the matatus overturned and ended up lying on its side on the sloped section of the road.

This incident contributes to the rising number of accidents in the country, which has caused widespread concern among Kenyans and intensified calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.

2 killed in Nakuru-Eldoret Road accident

In other news, two people were killed in a collision involving two matatus along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway in the notorious Ngata area.

A survivor of the crash, who sustained injuries, reported that the accident happened after their matatu dropped off a passenger and then sped away.

The crash also resulted in injuries to 20 other individuals, including six athletes who were returning from the Nairobi Marathon held on Sunday, September 8.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke