- A tragic collision on the notorious Mombasa-Nairobi Highway near Salama, Mlima Kiu area, resulted in a devastating crash involving five vehicles
- This included a matatu from the Spanish Sacco and multiple trucks, claiming the lives of ten individuals and leaving a dozen others with severe injuries
- The calamity unfolded when a lorry carelessly veered from its lane, executing a reckless right turn without due consideration
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway bore witness to a catastrophic collision at Salama, Mlima Kiu area, leaving ten individuals lifeless and a dozen others grappling with serious injuries.
The ghastly incident unfolded on Monday, April 1, marking yet another dark chapter on this perilous stretch of road notorious for its treacherous twists and turns.
The chaos ensued when an ill-fated lorry, recklessly maneuvering along the highway, crossed paths with a matatu belonging to the Spanish Sacco, bound for Nairobi.
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The collision, described by eyewitnesses as nothing short of a nightmare, instantly claimed the lives of ten passengers onboard the mangled matatu.
Mukaa Sub-county Police commander, Barnabas Ng’eno, shed light on the spine-chilling sequence of events, revealing that the tragedy involved a total of five vehicles, including two trucks and a saloon car.
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Among the wreckage lay the remnants of an 18-seater matatu affiliated with the Spannish Sacco, alongside a 14-seater matatu registered to NAEKANA Sacco, serving as a stark reminder of the fragility of life in the face of heedless driving habits.
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“The disaster struck when motor vehicle registration number KBC 564M Isuzu FSR, journeying from Nairobi towards Mombasa, veered from its designated lane, executing a reckless right turn without due consideration. This fatal misjudgment led to a head-on collision with motor vehicle registration number KDF 259U Toyota Hiace matatu of Spanish Sacco, claiming the lives of ten passengers instantaneously, while leaving several others battling for survival.”
Mukaa Sub-county Police commander Barnabas Ng’eno
The aftermath of the collision was a harrowing sight to behold, with images from the scene showcasing the sheer devastation inflicted upon the ill-fated matatu.
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Amidst the twisted metal and shattered glass lay the shattered remnants of lives cut short.
In one photo that is making rounds on social media, the Spanish sacco matatus’ front part is seen severely mangled, with a stretched strain of blood appearing on one of its sides.
This Grisly accident comes hot on the heels of a spite of notorious accidents, signifying the need for enhanced road safety measures during this month of April.
