The fatal crash occurred on Sunday night, December 14, at an area known as Chabera, sending shockwaves across the region and once again raising concerns over road safety on Kenyan highways.
According to initial reports, the accident involved two heavy commercial lorries and a private van. The impact was severe, leaving the van badly damaged and causing instant deaths at the scene.
According to initial reports, the accident involved two heavy commercial lorries and a private van. The impact was severe, leaving the van badly damaged and causing instant deaths at the scene.
Emergency responders who arrived later confirmed that ten people had died, while several others sustained serious injuries.
Witnesses said the accident happened at night, a time when visibility is often poor and traffic tends to be unpredictable.
Witnesses said the accident happened at night, a time when visibility is often poor and traffic tends to be unpredictable.
Some residents rushed to the scene to help before ambulances arrived, but the injuries were too severe for some of the victims.
Preliminary information indicates that the private van was carrying members of one family. The group was reportedly travelling to Nyamaiya in Nyamira County after attending a wedding ceremony in Kakamega County. What was meant to be a joyful return journey sadly turned into a nightmare for the family.
The injured victims were rushed to different health facilities within the region for treatment. Medical personnel are said to be working hard to stabilize those who are in critical condition.
Preliminary information indicates that the private van was carrying members of one family. The group was reportedly travelling to Nyamaiya in Nyamira County after attending a wedding ceremony in Kakamega County. What was meant to be a joyful return journey sadly turned into a nightmare for the family.
The injured victims were rushed to different health facilities within the region for treatment. Medical personnel are said to be working hard to stabilize those who are in critical condition.
Authorities have not yet released the full list of the victims as efforts to notify families continue.
Following the tragedy, leaders from different parts of the country sent messages of condolence and support. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga expressed her sympathy to the families that lost their loved ones in the accident.
Following the tragedy, leaders from different parts of the country sent messages of condolence and support. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga expressed her sympathy to the families that lost their loved ones in the accident.
She described the incident as heartbreaking and called for stronger efforts to prevent such tragedies.
In a statement, Governor Wanga said she had directed all county emergency services to work closely with national government agencies to assist those affected.
In a statement, Governor Wanga said she had directed all county emergency services to work closely with national government agencies to assist those affected.
She also assured families that investigations would be carried out to establish the exact cause of the accident.
“I have directed all county emergency services to coordinate with national authorities during rescue operations and to provide full support to the injured and bereaved families. A thorough investigation into the cause of the accident is underway,” she said.
The Governor further urged motorists to be extra careful while using the roads, especially during the festive season when traffic accidents tend to increase.
“I have directed all county emergency services to coordinate with national authorities during rescue operations and to provide full support to the injured and bereaved families. A thorough investigation into the cause of the accident is underway,” she said.
The Governor further urged motorists to be extra careful while using the roads, especially during the festive season when traffic accidents tend to increase.
She reminded drivers to observe speed limits, avoid reckless overtaking, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy.
The tragic Kisii–Kisumu highway accident came at a time when the country is witnessing a worrying rise in serious road crashes.
The tragic Kisii–Kisumu highway accident came at a time when the country is witnessing a worrying rise in serious road crashes.
On Monday morning, December 15, another major accident was reported near Salgaa along the Nakuru–Mau Summit road. An Easy Coach bus collided with a trailer, leaving 28 people injured.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that its response teams were quickly deployed to the Salgaa accident scene. According to their update, 12 of the injured passengers were in critical condition and were taken to hospital, while 16 others were treated at the scene.
“Twenty-eight people were injured, with twelve in critical condition taken to hospital. Sixteen casualties were attended to at the scene.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that its response teams were quickly deployed to the Salgaa accident scene. According to their update, 12 of the injured passengers were in critical condition and were taken to hospital, while 16 others were treated at the scene.
“Twenty-eight people were injured, with twelve in critical condition taken to hospital. Sixteen casualties were attended to at the scene.
Kenya Red Cross, alongside a multi-agency response team, responded, and police are currently clearing the scene,” the organisation stated.
These accidents occurred just a day after another tragic crash in Nyamira County, where eight members of the same family were killed near Ekerenyo along the Kericho–Nyamira highway.
These accidents occurred just a day after another tragic crash in Nyamira County, where eight members of the same family were killed near Ekerenyo along the Kericho–Nyamira highway.
That accident involved a 14-seater public service vehicle and a trailer that collided head-on at night.
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo described that incident as deeply shocking and said county emergency teams were dispatched immediately.
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo described that incident as deeply shocking and said county emergency teams were dispatched immediately.
He also sent his condolences to the affected families and assured them of medical support for the injured.