Tragic road accident in Kenya's Rift Valley claims 48 lives | Video

London, July 1 (EFE/EPA).- A devastating road accident on the Kericho-Nakuru highway in Kenya's Rift Valley region has killed at least 48 people.

The incident occurred in the Londiani Junction area on Saturday, when a truck carrying a shipping container collided with several vehicles and market traders along the highway.

Regional police commander Tom Odera confirmed the death toll in a statement. This tragic event highlights the ongoing challenge of road safety in the region. (Camera: STR).

FOOTAGE SHOWS THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT AS RESCUE EFFORTS CONTINUE AT THE SCENE OF A ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN THE LONDIANI JUNCTION AREA ALONG THE KERICHO-NAKURU HIGHWAY IN KERICHO COUNTY, RIFT VALLEY REGION, KENYA.

Metadata

Date: 01/07/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Disaster and accident » Transport accident » Road accident
Type: Straps
Duration: 57 seconds
Reference: 7001277117
Relevance: Normal