Four people have died and 16 others sustained injuries following a road accident at Riverland in Meru town after a lorry reportedly veered off the road and hit several vehicles and roadside traders.
North Imenti OCPD Hassan Bashir confirmed the incident saying preliminary investigations are ongoing to ascertain what
The injured were rushed to hospital for medical attention, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary.
The circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear, and further details on the identities of the victims and the condition of those injured were not immediately available.
The crash involved several vehicles and traders operating along the roadside, although the exact number of vehicles affected has yet to be established.
It was also not immediately clear what caused the lorry to veer off the road or whether other factors contributed to the accident.
The incident has raised renewed concerns about road safety, particularly in busy areas where motorists, pedestrians and roadside traders share limited space.
Locals have urged the authorities to address the matter.
It comes amid concerns over wet weather conditions that could affect roads, with the rainy season set to be exercebated by the El Niño phenomenon.
Heavy commercial vehicles can pose significant risks when they lose control, especially in areas with high pedestrian activity and businesses operating close to the road.
Police have confirmed the accident, but further information is awaited regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash and any investigations that may follow.
The identities of the deceased had not been released at the time of reporting.
Details on the extent of the injuries sustained by the 16 survivors were also not immediately available.
More information is expected as authorities establish what led to the accident and provide further updates on the victims.
