At the very least 51 folks killed after Kenya truck crash
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t least 51 folks had been killed after a truck rammed into a number of different autos and market merchants in western Kenya.
The incident on Friday night time occurred at a location recognized for car crashes close to the Rift valley city of Londiani, about 125 miles (200km) north-west of the capital, Nairobi.
Eyewitnesses informed native media that the truck veered off the main freeway and hit a number of autos earlier than hitting pedestrians and merchants. People shared images on-line of the mangled car wreckage.
Officers on the scene counted 51 our bodies, however extra folks had been believed to be trapped within the wreckage, Rift Valley police commander Tom Odera stated.
The Kenya Red Cross Society stated that 32 folks have been left injured following the horror crash.
It additionally stated heavy rainfall interrupted rescue efforts and other people had been nonetheless trapped in wrecked autos.
Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen visited the scene on Saturday morning and stated the federal government would relocate markets away from the highways to forestall future accidents.
President William Ruto tweeted a condolence message to bereaved households describing the accident as “distressing” and urging motorists to be “extra cautious.”
Police had stated on Friday rescue operations would proceed into the night time.
The Kenyan Red Cross Society stated they’ve arrange stations at hospitals the place folks can report family members nonetheless lacking and are offering psychological assist to these affected.