Several people are feared dead and others seriously injured following a tragic road accident on the night of Thursday, May 1, at Pivot area in Timau, along the Timau-Meru Road in Meru County.
The collision involved a public service vehicle (PSV) matatu and a pickup truck. Images and videos from the scene, obtained media show the matatu was extensively damaged, with its dashboard destroyed and doors knocked off. Reports indicate that some passengers were trapped inside the wreckage.
Rescue efforts were immediately launched by local residents and police officers, though the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed as investigations continue.
The Pivot area has been flagged as an accident black spot, with a similar crash at the same location claiming seven lives just months ago.
This latest tragedy comes days after another fatal accident on the Siaya-Kisumu road involving a KUPA truck carrying coffins and a PSV matatu, which left two dead.
Amid rising concerns over road safety, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has initiated a nationwide crackdown on traffic offenders.
NTSA Chair Khatib Mwashetani warned that enforcement teams would target vehicles lacking speed governors, intoxicated drivers, and other violators.
“We urge Kenyans to be vigilant. If you know you’ve been drinking, don’t drive. Ensure your vehicles have speed governors because our teams will be on the ground,” Mwashetani stated.
Motorists are advised to adhere strictly to traffic rules to help curb the increasing number of road accidents.
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