Tragedy struck at Fort Tenan in Kericho when a head-on collision between a government vehicle and a lorry carrying LPG gas resulted in the deaths of three individuals.
The accident happened when a double-cabin pickup truck, which was a government vehicle, collided with the gas lorry, leading to the immediate fatalities of all three occupants in the pickup.
According to Kericho County Traffic Enforcement Officer Selina Chirchir, the lorry driver was critically injured and has been rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.
The victims, identified as two men and one woman, were traveling in the government pickup truck at the time of the crash.
Chirchir noted that the two vehicles were moving in opposite directions when the collision occurred, but the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.
The police have arrived at the scene and are actively working to determine what led to the crash.
The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the St Vincent Hospital morgue for further identification.
Officer Chirchir took the opportunity to remind drivers of the critical need to follow traffic regulations and to avoid speeding.
She stressed that such measures are vital in preventing future accidents and protecting lives on the road.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of road safety and the need for increased vigilance by all road users to ensure compliance with traffic rules.
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