- Five people have died after a lorry carrying molasses hit bodaboda drivers at the Ichuni Junction along the Keroka-Masimba Road
- The evening accident caused chaos in the intersection as residents and drivers struggled to rescue the victims who were trapped under the damaged motorcycles.
- Police said the truck driver lost control and veered off the road, hitting bodabodas waiting for passengers at the intersection.
- Several victims were rushed to the Keroka Sub-County Hospital, while the bodies of the deceased were transferred to the mortuary for identification.
Kisii: Five people have been confirmed dead following an accident involving a truck transporting molasses.
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When did the Keroka-Masimba Road accident happen?
In the evening tragedy on Monday, October 27, the truck hit a group of boda boda riders at Ichuni Junction along the Keroka-Masimba Road.
The accident turned the normally busy intersection into a scene of horror as residents and motorists rushed to help the injured.
Witnesses described scenes of fear and confusion as residents cried and tried to pull the victims from under the wreckage.
Motorcycles were scattered on the road, their bent frames a reminder of the severity of the crash.
The accident also caused heavy traffic along the busy Keroka-Masimba Road, as police cordoned off the area to allow emergency crews to clear debris and tow damaged vehicles.
How did the Keroka-Masimba Road accident happen?
According to police reports, the truck was heading towards Masimba when its driver lost control, left the road, and hit several motorcyclists who were waiting for passengers at the intersection.
The impact was so great that some victims died instantly while others suffered life-threatening injuries.
Kisii county road safety officer Richard Kipkemoi confirmed the incident, saying that rescue operations began immediately after the accident.
“The driver of the lorry carrying molasses lost control and left the road before hitting the boda boda drivers. Many people have been rushed to the Keroka Sub-County Hospital for urgent treatment,” he said.
Emergency response teams, including police officers and members of the public, went through the remains of the motorcycles in an attempt to rescue survivors who were trapped under the damaged motorcycles.
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The bodies of the deceased were later transferred to the Keroka Sub-County Hospital mortuary for identification and post-mortem examination.
A heavy truck hit pedestrians in Kericho
Elsewhere, a heavy trailer heading towards Kericho lost control and crashed three dozens, boda boda riders, and pedestrians at the busy Londiani Junction.
Witnesses said the trailer, which was reportedly speeding down, hit cars and motorbikes waiting on the side of the road.
The collision left a trail of destruction, with debris strewn across the road. Initial reports indicated that more than 45 people were feared dead, while several others sustained serious injuries.
Many victims were trapped under trailers and inside damaged cars as rescuers struggled to free them.
Police and rescue teams from the Kenya Red Cross and the county government rushed to the scene.
They transported the injured to nearby hospitals, including the Kericho County Referral Hospital.
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The local deputy police commander confirmed that rescue efforts continued until midnight as they searched for survivors.
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and sent his condolences to the bereaved families.
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