On March 29, a police car collided with a matatu on the Njoro-Molo road in Nakuru County.
Some persons were reportedly thought to be dead, and those who survived with injuries of varying severity were sent immediately to the hospital for treatment.
To save those trapped in the wreckage, locals hurried to the collision site early in the morning. In order to evaluate the situation and manage traffic flow, police officials were also present at the accident scene.
After the collision, several people immediately blamed the other drivers for having 'placed' the co-driver in danger. Others, however, disputed the claims and pointed out that accidents happen for various reasons.
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Yet, some emphasized that drivers must use caution on the road to prevent such incidents.
Before drawing hasty judgements, Kenyans should consider the lanes, sites of impact, and other variables surrounding incidents, one person advised.
In conclusion, Kenyans demanded that police enforce traffic laws and set an excellent example for other drivers.
The National Transport and Safety Administration (NTSA) released data on March 23 showing a 4.6% decrease in deaths in March 2023 compared to the same month in 2022.
1,021 pedestrian, bicyclist, and pillion passenger fatalities were reported in 2022, although that figure fell to 974 in 2023.
The government's road safety mainstreaming effort, according to the NTSA, has boosted public education and awareness, which is mainly responsible for the 4.6% decrease.
