At Least 14 Killed, 16 Injured in Deadly Road Accident in Western Kenya
Kathmandu. At least 14 people were killed and 16 injured in a road accident in western Kenya on Monday night, police confirmed on Tuesday.
The accident occurred around 9:45 PM local time in the Malaha area of the Webuye-Kitale highway. According to preliminary reports, two motorcycle riders collided with each other, resulting in both deaths at the scene. At that time, a truck traveling from Kitale towards Webuye lost control and struck pedestrians who had gathered at the scene to offer assistance, causing 10 immediate deaths.
The death toll rose to 14 after four more injured individuals died while receiving treatment at the hospital. It is reported that 16 injured people are currently in critical condition.
Road accidents remain a major challenge in Kenya. Despite relevant agencies, including the National Transport and Safety Authority, implementing safety measures, the annual death toll in recent years has exceeded 4,300.
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