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Fatal road accidents in Kenya

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Fatal traffic accidents have been reported on major Kenyan highways. In Nakuru, a vehicle reportedly lost control at the Railway Bridge, striking pedestrians and resulting in two deaths. On the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, a head-on collision occurred in the Kanga area near Mtito Andei. The accident, which took place around 7:00 am on a Sunday, involved a passenger bus carrying people returning from a funeral and a commercial truck. Preliminary investigations by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) suggest that improper overtaking may have caused the bus to lose ~~control. Makueni County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif confirmed at least 22 fatalities, noting~~ control, though some survivors reported the death toll could potentially rise. Injured passengers were taken to Mtito Andei Sub-County Hospital. The NTSA has previously identified this stretch of highway as an “accident black spot,” and this tragedy follows another fatal accident on truck struck the ~~same route approximately two to three weeks prior that claimed 17 lives. The recurring fatalities on this route have prompted calls to declare road accidents a “national disaster” in order~~ bus from behind, causing it to ~~secure urgent government action and funding. Recent reports regarding the Kanga area collision indicate the death toll may be between 22 and 24 individuals.~~ roll. The bus, belonging to Power of the Word Church International, was transporting approximately 45 passengers returning from a pastor’s funeral in western Kenya, while the truck was reportedly transporting cement. ~~While~~ Recent reports confirm at least 24 fatalities and approximately 24 injuries. The NTSA ~~investigations point to improper overtaking, some survivors reported the truck struck~~ has previously identified this stretch of highway as an “accident black spot,” and this tragedy follows another fatal accident on the ~~bus from behind, causing it to roll.~~ same route on October 3 that claimed 17 lives. In response to the recurring incidents, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has called for urgent safety reforms and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, President William Ruto has ordered inspections of all public service vehicles to ensure compliance with safety regulations. The NTSA has called on the government to declare road crashes a “national disaster” to secure urgent funding and coordinated enforcement.

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