18 people have died in a road accident involving a PSV matatu and a trailer between Taru and Samburu along Mombasa – Nairobi highway.
According to Coast Regional Traffic boss Peter Maina, two others have been seriously injured.
The bodies of the deceased have been moved to Kinango Sub-County Hospital mortuary.
In a statement from the police, the two people are currently receiving treatment at Mariakani Sub-county hospital.
While warning the public to be responsible and make efforts towards safeguarding their own lives and that of others, the police said all evidence pointed to the fact that the driver was overtaking on a continuous yellow line at the time of the crash.
“The preliminary incident report indicates that this tragedy and the senseless loss of lives could have been avoided if the matatu driver had maintained lane discipline.” Stated the police.
Motorists have been urged to remain vigilant while enforcing the Traffic Act in a bid to ensure compliance with the requirements of the law.
Police also called upon the members of the public to take part in the ongoing NTSA Usalama Barabarani Programme that aims to provide education on safe road use.
