This archive report was first published on 4 November 2019.
On November 4, 2019, a devastating road accident occurred on the Naivasha–Nakuru Highway, claiming the lives of five people.
According to Naivasha Deputy Police Commander John Kwasa, the accident happened when the driver of a saloon car attempted to overtake, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming truck.
The saloon car, carrying four women and a child, was squeezed between the two trucks, killing all five occupants instantly.
The drivers of the lorries sustained injuries and were taken to the Naivasha Sub-county Hospital for treatment.
The victims were reportedly heading to Karagita from Nakuru for the burial of a family member scheduled for the following day.
