An unspecified number of other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to different hospitals within Uasin Gishu County for treatment.

At least six people, including a matatu driver, were killed in a grisly road accident involving three vehicles along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway in Koriomat area, Uasin Gishu county.

The accident occurred at around midnight on Saturday, October 31, 2026, involving a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck, a Toyota Hiace matatu belonging to North Rift Sacco and a Toyota Succeed.

According to police, the truck was travelling from Nakuru towards Eldoret when its driver reportedly swerved to the right while attempting to avoid another vehicle ahead of him.

The truck subsequently rammed into a Toyota Succeed before crashing into the North Rift Sacco matatu, which was carrying 10 passengers.

The impact sent the matatu and the Toyota Succeed into a ditch on the right side of the highway.

Police said the matatu driver, identified as Shabaan Hassan Wanga, and five female passengers died on the spot.

The bodies of the six victims were moved to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) mortuary pending postmortem examinations.

Police officers visited the scene and commenced investigations, while efforts were underway to tow the wreckage to Burnt Forest Police Station for inspection.

The identities of the other victims and the number of people injured were yet to be established as investigations continued.

This is the latest fatal accident to be reported amid efforts to address the trend.

Fatal accidents have been on the rise amid efforts to address them. Officials say some of the accidents are avoidable and caused by human errors.

Officials say reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving remain among the leading causes of road accidents across the country, continuing to claim lives despite sustained public safety campaigns by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).

Mechanical failures from poorly maintained vehicles, including worn tyres and faulty brakes, have also been identified as significant contributors to the growing number of crashes.

In addition to driver negligence, poor road conditions such as potholes, confusing signage, and inadequate lighting make travel increasingly hazardous, particularly at night.