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Tragedy Strikes in Nakuru: Death Toll Rises to Seven in Matatu Accident

Summary:

Two more victims succumb to injuries from a matatu-trailer collision, bringing the death toll to seven in the Nakuru road accident.

In the aftermath of a devastating road accident at Eveready Roundabout in Nakuru, the death toll has climbed to seven. Two individuals, previously undergoing treatment, tragically succumbed to their injuries. The incident, involving a 14-seater matatu and a long-distance trailer, occurred around 7 am on Sunday.


Reportedly, the matatu had halted at an unauthorized location, leading an oncoming trailer to collide with it and drag it for a considerable distance.

The Nakuru West Subcounty Police commander, Francis Wahome, has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the incident, while the DCI shared details of the tragic event on X, stating that five passengers lost their lives on the spot.