A tragic road accident involving an Easy Coach bus has occurred along the notorious Salgaa stretch of the Nakuru–Mau Summit highway, leaving several passengers feared dead and many others injured.
The bus, operated by , was en route from Nairobi to Kisumu when it reportedly rammed into a trailer early on Monday day morning, just past Salgaa. The impact of the collision was severe, triggering panic among passengers and other road users who rushed to the scene in an attempt to help.
According to preliminary accounts from eyewitnesses, the accident happened in the early hours when visibility was still low. The bus is said to have crashed into the rear of a trailer along the busy Nakuru–Mau Summit highway, a section of road long associated with deadly accidents. While the exact cause of the crash has not yet been officially confirmed, speeding and poor visibility are among factors often blamed for accidents in the Salgaa area.
Emergency responders, including police officers and medical personnel, were quickly dispatched to the scene. Several passengers were reportedly trapped inside the wreckage, prompting a frantic rescue operation as first responders worked to free survivors and rush the injured to nearby hospitals in Nakuru and surrounding areas.
By mid-morning, authorities had not released an official death toll, but multiple reports indicate that several lives may have been lost. Disturbing images and messages shared on social media suggested extensive damage to the front section of the bus, underscoring the seriousness of the collision.
In a somber update circulating online, concerned Kenyans urged anyone with loved ones who may have been traveling on the Nairobi–Kisumu route to urgently check on them. One emotional message read: “If you have any loved ones who were traveling, kindly check on them. December I can never travel,” reflecting the fear and heartbreak often associated with accidents during the festive season.
The Salgaa stretch, located along the , has earned a grim reputation due to repeated fatal crashes involving buses and heavy commercial vehicles. Road safety advocates have repeatedly called for stricter enforcement of traffic laws, better driver discipline, and improved road signage in the area.
Police have since launched investigations to establish the circumstances that led to the crash. More details, including the confirmed number of casualties, are expected to be released as rescue and identification efforts continue.
This latest tragedy once again highlights the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures to prevent further loss of life on Kenya’s highways.
