Tragic Collision Claims Two Lives on Mombasa-Nairobi Highway

 Fatal Collision Highlights Urgent Need for Road Safety Awareness

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• A collision between a Mash Company bus and a Mercedes Benz trailer truck on the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway resulted in two fatalities.

• Lydia Mambo, Samburu region police commander in Kwale County, reported the incident involving the vehicles traveling in opposite directions.

• One individual succumbed to injuries at the scene, while another tragically passed away during transportation to the hospital.

• The police commander issued a plea for heightened caution on the roads, especially during the Christmas holiday season.

• According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the year's road accident toll stands at 4,139 fatalities between January 1 and December 20, 2023.

Road accident involving Mash Company bus traveling from Nairobi and a trailer truck headed in the opposite direction

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Tragedy struck on the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway as a collision between a Mash Company bus from Nairobi and a Mercedes Benz trailer truck claimed the lives of two individuals. 

Lydia Mambo, Samburu region police commander in Kwale County, reported that the fatal incident occurred on a Sunday.

The collision resulted in one person succumbing to injuries at the accident scene, while another tragically passed away en route to the hospital. 

In response to the unfortunate event, the police commander issued a plea for heightened vigilance among drivers, emphasizing the need for caution on the roads, particularly during the Christmas holiday season.

The somber incident adds to the grim statistics revealed by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), indicating that between January 1 and December 20, 2023, a total of 4,139 lives have been lost in road accidents. 

This alarming figure underscores the urgency of prioritizing road safety measures and fostering responsible driving practices to mitigate further tragedies.