At least five people have died while several others sustained injuries following a tragic road accident along the Bungoma–Webuye road.

Police said the accident happened at around 12:30 am near Bukembe Bridge.

There were fears the death toll would rise because the injuries were serious, police said.

According to police, a matatu was travelling from Webuye towards Bungoma when it collided head-on with an oncoming trailer.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the trailer veered from its proper lane and crashed into the matatu.
The impact of the collision was severe, killing five passengers instantly.

The deceased included three men and two women whose identities had not been established.
Several other passengers who sustained injuries were rushed to Bungoma County Referral Hospital for treatment.

Police officers visited and documented the scene before transferring the bodies to the mortuary at Bungoma County Referral Hospital, where they are awaiting identification and post-mortem examinations.

The latest accident increased to 15, the number of people killed in separate accidents on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

The victims included seven pedestrians, six passengers, a rider and a driver, police said. 
The accident adds to the growing number of fatal road crashes reported on Kenyan highways, prompting renewed calls for motorists to observe traffic rules and exercise caution on the roads.

The incidents remain under investigation.

Close to 5,000 people were killed in separate accidents in 2025.

Officials say reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving remain among the leading causes of road accidents across the country, continuing to claim lives despite sustained public safety campaigns by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).