A devastating accident occurred on the Narok- Bomet road in the Ratili area when a 14- seater matatu crashed following a tire burst, resulting in the tragic loss of ten lives. The incident, which has shaken the local community, has highlighted the increasing number of accidents along this busy highway.
Local authorities reported that the matatu was traveling along the heavily trafficked route when one of its tires unexpectedly burst. The sudden blowout caused the driver to lose control, leading to a severe crash that claimed ten lives and left two others with serious injuries. The exact cause of the tire burst remains under investigation, but this tragic event underscores the critical importance of vehicle maintenance and road safety.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, working tirelessly to attend to the injured and transport them to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment. The two survivors are currently receiving medical care, and their conditions are being closely monitored. Efforts are also ongoing to inform the families of those who lost their lives in the accident, a task that is always heart- wrenching for authorities and emergency personnel.
This incident is not an isolated one. Just two days prior, a tragic accident occurred in the Osentu area, only a few meters from the site of the matatu crash. In that accident, a driver of a Probox lost his life instantly when his vehicle rolled multiple times before landing in a ditch. Two other individuals in the vehicle sustained injuries and are currently recovering. These back- to- back accidents have raised serious concerns about road safety along the Narok- Bomet highway.