Tragedy Strikes Again: Three Killed, Nine Injured in Limuru Crash on Nairobi-Naivasha Highway
A devastating road accident in the Kwambira area along the Nairobi-Naivasha Highway claimed the lives of three individuals and left nine others injured early Monday morning.
According to police reports, the crash occurred at around 6 a.m. and involved a head-on collision between a public service vehicle (PSV) belonging to Luxury Sacco and an oncoming lorry. The PSV was en route to Nairobi from Western Kenya, while the lorry was heading toward Nakuru.
The impact of the collision caused the lorry to overturn, trapping several survivors inside its mangled cabin. Emergency teams, alongside police officers, responded swiftly to the scene, launching rescue operations that were praised for their coordination under pressure.
The accident caused a massive traffic snarl-up, rendering the busy highway temporarily impassable as both vehicles blocked the road.
Tragically, this is the second fatal incident at the same spot in less than a week. Limuru Subcounty Police Commander Mary Gachie confirmed that seven people lost their lives at the same location last week, underscoring the deadly reputation of the stretch.
Only two days earlier, another crash occurred along the same Nairobi-Naivasha highway at the View Point area. In that incident, two people died on the spot when a government vehicle, a Toyota Prado, attempted to overtake a convoy and collided with three oncoming vehicles – a Mercedes-Benz, a Subaru Impreza, and a Toyota Wish.
The Subaru’s driver and a passenger died instantly. Four others sustained injuries and were rushed to Kijabe Mission Hospital for treatment. Police have impounded all the vehicles involved for inspection and further investigations.
Authorities have cited speeding and reckless driving as the main causes of these tragic incidents.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, speaking after the spate of accidents, announced that the government is stepping up efforts to curb road carnage. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), in collaboration with police, will begin erecting breathalyzer checkpoints on key highways nationwide.
“Any driver found intoxicated beyond the legal limit will face a fine of up to Ksh100,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both,” said Chirchir. He further noted that those convicted of drunk driving will also face a one-year license suspension.
As families mourn their loved ones and survivors recover in hospitals, Kenyans are once again reminded of the urgent need for road safety and stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
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Tragedy Strikes Again: Three Killed, Nine Injured in Limuru Crash on Nairobi-Naivasha Highway