Kenya: At least 51 individuals lifeless after truck crashes into market merchants

At least 51 individuals have died after a truck rammed into market merchants and a number of other different autos in western Kenya.

The accident on Friday night occurred at a location recognized for car crashes close to the Rift Valley city of Londiani, which is about 200 kilometers (125 miles) northwest of the capital, Nairobi.

Police on the scene counted 51 our bodies however extra individuals have been believed to be trapped within the wreckage.

Thirty-two individuals have been injured and brought to hospital, in response to the Kenya Red Cross Society.

The charity has known as on Kenyans to donate blood and stated heavy rainfall had “interrupted” rescue efforts.

Kenya’s transport minister, Kipchumba Murkomen, visited the scene on Saturday morning.

He stated markets could be moved away from highways to stop additional such incidents in future.

President William Ruto tweeted a message of condolence to households mourning their family members.

The president described the incident as “depressing” and urged motorists to be “extra cautious”.

The truck veered off the foremost freeway and hit a number of autos earlier than colliding with pedestrians and merchants, in response to witnesses quoted in native media.

Witnesses have additionally shared photographs displaying the wreckage of autos mangled past recognition.

Police stated on Friday evening that rescue efforts would proceed effectively into the evening.

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The Kenya Red Cross Society stated that they had arrange stations at hospitals the place individuals can report family members as lacking.

They additionally stated they’re offering psychological help to these affected by the incident.