An unknown number of people have died and others sustained critical injuries in a road accident near Two Rivers Mall in Kiambu County.
The incident occurred on Friday morning at approximately 8 a.m. along the Ruaka-Githogoro highway, involving a 14-seater matatu.
Witnesses reported that the matatu lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a billboard before landing in a ditch.
It was further revealed that the Public Service Vehicle (PSV), which was traveling from Ruaka to Kiambu Town, was speeding at the time of the accident.
Videos and images shared on social media show the severely damaged vehicle, with broken seats, a shattered windscreen, and deflated tyres.
Glass pieces were scattered across the road, and locals were seen trying to help rescue those trapped in the wreckage.
The injured were quickly taken to Kiambu Level 5 Hospital for treatment, while police arrived at the scene shortly afterward.
This accident follows a similar tragedy that occurred just a week ago, on March 14, when 13 people lost their lives in a crash in the Migaa area along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.
The earlier crash involved a trailer and a 14-seater matatu, with the trailer losing control due to a brake failure and colliding head-on with the matatu, which was carrying passengers. The crash killed 12 people instantly.
Footage from the Migaa accident showed the matatu severely damaged, while the trailer only suffered damage to its front.
Rescue teams were seen struggling to retrieve the bodies from the wreckage.
The crash also caused a significant traffic jam, forcing motorists to take alternative routes to avoid the heavy gridlock.
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