7 killed in tragic road accident along Narok-Bomet road

Five people died on spot while two died while receiving treatment in Narok county hospital.

In Summary

•It involved an Ena coach matatu that was heading to Nairobi and a lorry heading to Bomet.

•Five died on the spot while two succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at Narok county referral hospital.

Wreckage of Ena coach Matatu that was involved in an accident near Narok Town on Friday June 3, 2022.
Wreckage of Ena coach Matatu that was involved in an accident near Narok Town on Friday June 3, 2022.
Image: COURTESY

Seven people have died as a result of a tragic road accident on Bomet- Narok road.

The accident happened on Friday at about 12 noon in Silanka area.

It involved an Ena coach matatu that was heading to Nairobi and a trailer heading to Bomet.

The driver of the trailer was driving from Narok towards Bomet's general direction and on reaching the location of the accident, he had a front right tyre burst.

"He lost control of the trailer and hit the Matatu going the opposite direction. As a result of the accident, the PSV matatu was extremely damaged leading to deaths and injuries," Journalist Alphonce Shiundu told the Star

Five died on the spot while two succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at Narok county referral hospital.

The bodies of the 7 dead have been preserved at Narok Hospital Morgue.

"Five of the survivors are receiving treatment at the same hospital," he said.

Five other people involved in the accident are receiving treatment in hospital after sustaining injuries.

Majority of the injured suffered head and hand injuries.

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