At least 15 people lost their lives in the devastating crash, leaving families shattered and searching for answers.
Among those who died was Paul Wambui, a resident of Nyeri, who was traveling together with her young child when the accident occurred.
According to sources, Wambui had boarded a matatu heading home when the vehicle was involved in a fatal collision with a lorry carrying timber along the busy Mweiga–Dedan Kimathi University road.
The impact of the crash was severe, leaving several passengers trapped inside the wreckage.
Witnesses who arrived at the scene described a heartbreaking situation, with screams from survivors and damaged vehicles scattered along the road.
Emergency responders and good Samaritans rushed to the scene to help rescue those who were still alive.
However, many passengers had already lost their lives by the time help arrived.
Family members gathered at the mortuary in Nyeri, where emotional scenes were witnessed as relatives identified the bodies of their loved ones.
Tears flowed freely as grieving families struggled to accept the sudden loss. Paul Wambui’s relatives were among those overwhelmed with grief after confirming that both she and her child had died in the tragic accident.
According to family members, Wambui had left earlier in the day and was expected home later that evening. The news of her death came as a shock to the family, leaving them devastated.
They described her as a hardworking and loving mother who cared deeply for her child and family.
The accident has raised concerns about road safety along the Mweiga–Dedan Kimathi University stretch, which residents say has witnessed several accidents in the past.
Locals are now calling on authorities to investigate the cause of the crash and implement measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Police officers confirmed that investigations into the accident are ongoing. Authorities are working to determine whether speeding, mechanical failure, or poor road conditions yycontributed to the deadly collision.
As families continue to mourn, thehg in Nyeri remains united in grief. The loss of 15 lives, including Paul Wambui and her child, has left a deep wound in the hearts of many.
MyFamilies are now left heartbroken, asking questions and seeking justice, as they prepare to lay their loved ones to rest.