SEVEN FAMILY MEMBERS PERISH IN TRAGIC NAIVASHA ROAD CRASH

A devastating road accident on the Naivasha-Longonot highway has claimed the lives of seven family members, sending shockwaves through the local community. The tragic crash occurred on Sunday night when the vehicle they were traveling in collided head-on with a truck.

According to police reports, the accident involved a private car carrying the victims and a truck moving in the opposite direction. Preliminary investigations suggest that poor visibility and reckless overtaking may have contributed to the collision.

Eyewitnesses described the horrifying scene, with the mangled wreckage of the family’s vehicle scattered across the road. Emergency response teams arrived promptly, but unfortunately, all seven occupants of the car—four children and three adults—were pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver survived with minor injuries and is currently assisting the police with investigations.

The bodies of the deceased have been taken to Naivasha Sub-County Hospital Mortuary for post-mortem examinations as authorities continue their probe into the cause of the accident. Relatives and friends of the victims have gathered at the hospital, struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss.

This accident adds to a growing list of fatal crashes on the Naivasha-Longonot highway, a notorious blackspot that has claimed many lives in recent years. Local leaders and road safety advocates have reiterated calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules, better road maintenance, and enhanced driver education to prevent such tragedies.

As the nation mourns the loss of yet another family to a preventable accident, questions continue to arise about the effectiveness of current road safety measures and what more can be done to curb the rising number of fatalities on Kenyan roads.