At least 10 people dead after truck and crashes into several vehicles and traders Londiani, Kericho
Dozens of people were killed and several others were hospitalised in Kericho County following a tragic accident that occurred at Londiani junction on Friday evening.
The 6.30pm accident occurred after a truck lost control, running over pedestrians, business people and matatus which were parked by the roadside, witnesses and police said.
Witnesses said up to 50 people could be dead following the accident.
The truck was heading to Kericho before it lost control and veered off the road, ramming into tens of hawkers who were busy along the Nakuru-Kericho highway.
Witnesses said the driver of the truck was trying to avoid hitting a bus that was parked on the road after developing a mechanical hitch before losing control.
Several Nissan matatus were damaged beyond recognition during the evening accident.
Londiani OCPD Agnes Kunga said the rescue mission is still going on with several bodies still trapped inside vehicles with some under the truck.
More than 60 people were rushed to different hospitals in Londiani, Kericho and Nakuru where they are currently receiving treatment.
Rescue efforts have been slowed by heavy rains being witnessed at the scene.
Police said the number of casualties could be more.