A horrifying incident unfolded at the Eveready Roundabout along the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway, resulting in a fatal road traffic accident. The driver of a trailer lost control, colliding with a Matatu from Ngata Sacco, which, in turn, impacted another trailer.
The immediate aftermath witnessed the loss of five lives, while numerous passengers suffered severe injuries, necessitating urgent treatment at Nakuru Level Five Hospital.In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Eveready Roundabout along the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway became the site of a devastating road traffic accident.
The tragic incident claimed the lives of five passengers who were aboard a Matatu operated by Ngata Sacco.The calamity unfolded when the driver of a trailer lost control, resulting in a violent collision with the Ngata Sacco Matatu.
The force of impact was so intense that the Matatu, now out of control, collided with another trailer, compounding the severity of the incident.Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene, attending to the injured and facilitating their transfer to Nakuru Level Five Hospital for urgent medical attention.
The hospital, mobilized for the unexpected influx of casualties, became a hub of activity as medical professionals worked tirelessly to treat those who had sustained serious injuries in the accident.
As the community grapples with the profound loss of five lives, the aftermath of this tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of our roads and the importance of stringent safety measures to prevent such heart-wrenching incidents in the future.
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