At least nine people were on Friday morning killed in a tragic road accident involving a trailer and a Nissan Matatu near St Mary’s Hospital at Gilgil along the Nairobi- Nakuru highway. – By John Mutiso.
According to the police, the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) was ferrying passengers to Nairobi when the accident occurred at around 5am while the lorry was headed in the opposite direction.
Confirming the incident, Gilgil sub-county police commander John Onditi said, “Eight people died on the spot, while one who was in a critical state died while undergoing treatment.”
The injured passengers are receiving treatment at St Joseph’s and St Mary’s Mission hospitals.
The bodies were moved to the local mortuary as the authorities are identifying the victims even as relatives and friends flock the area for identification process.
Onditi however said that investigations have been launched to establish the cause of the accident.According to coronavirus regulations, a 14-seater matatu should carry eight passengers.
“We are expecting management to record a statement with the police, to explain why they defied Covid-19 regulations,” said Onditi.
