NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 6 \u2013 The National Police Service and the National Transport and Safety Authority are urging motorists and all road users to exercise extreme caution, especially during the rainy season.<\/p>\n
This warning follows a tragic road accident in Bomet County, along the Kericho-Kaplong highway, where thirteen people were killed and eleven others were hospitalized with serious injuries.<\/p>\n
According to police reports, the fatal crash occurred on Saturday at 3:30 p.m., when a lorry, a 14-seater matatu, and a private car collided.<\/p>\n
Preliminary investigations suggest that the private car was speeding and playing loud music at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n
In a separate incident, eight people were seriously injured when a long-distance bus collided with two public service vehicles and a motorcycle.<\/p>\n
The incident, which occurred on April 4, took place in the Kibarani area along Makupa-Changamwe Road.<\/p>\n
Preliminary investigations indicate that the bus, belonging to Tahmeed Company, developed a mechanical fault before it struck the two public service vehicles and the motorcycle.<\/p>\n
The injured individuals were promptly transported to Coast General Hospital for treatment.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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