One after another, cars and bikes collided with a truck, resulting in the death of 49 people in Kenya
One after another, cars and bikes collided with a truck, resulting in the death of 49 people in Kenya
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One after another, cars and bikes collided with a truck, resulting in the death of 49 people in Kenya |
Police Commander Geoffroy Mayek has informed the news agency AFP that a horrific accident has occurred on the highway between Kericho and Nakuru. Many of the injured are in critical condition.
One car after another lost control and collided with a truck. As a result of the accident, 49 people have died. At least 30 people have been injured. The incident took place in Kenya on Friday night.
According to the Kenyan government sources, there are concerns that the death toll may rise further. The impact of the collision was so severe that the cars were mangled. Multiple individuals lost their lives in the process. Rescuers have expressed concerns that many people are trapped inside several vehicles.
Police Commander Geoffroy Mayek has informed the news agency AFP that a horrific accident has occurred on the highway between Kericho and Nakuru. Many of the injured are in critical condition. Kenya's Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen stated, "This is one of the most dangerous accidents in Kenya. We have lost 49 people."
An eyewitness has stated that there was heavy traffic on the road. As a result, the vehicles were moving slowly. Suddenly, a loud noise was heard. Looking back, a massive truck was seen pushing one car after another, crushing bikes as it moved forward. Several buses were also hit by it. The buses overturned. Cries and screams filled the air from all directions. One after another, the vehicles were pushed aside by the truck. According to the witness, "I have never seen such a terrifying scene before. The vehicles were crushed in all directions."