One killed as trailer transporting cars over turns in mai mahiu.
At least one person was killed as a trailer transporting several cars rolled into a ditch at the Mai Mahiu escarpment today .
According to police, the incident happened when the vehicle was navigating through a curved section of the road near Mai Mahiu.
Police say, the transit vehicle, which was travelling in the general direction of Mai Mahiu, lost control while negotiating a C-shaped corner.
Witnesses said that the driver appeared to struggle with steering before the vehicle overturned.
After losing control, the transit vehicle plummeted approximately 60 meters down an escarpment, police said.
Emergency responders and police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the accident was reported.
According to police, the scene drew the attention of residents and passersby, many of whom rushed to offer assistance.
Tragically, one individual is dead as a result of the accident, police said.
The identity of the individual has not yet been confirmed, and police are working to notify the next of kin.
Emergency services began to conduct a search and rescue operation immediately, focusing on the area where the vehicle landed, police said
Rescue teams faced challenges due to the difficult terrain, which complicated efforts to reach the overturned vehicle and assist any survivors, police said.
Police officers at the scene started an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Preliminary assessments by police officers to determine whether factors such as driver error, vehicle condition, or environmental conditions contributed to the loss of control.
Eyewitness accounts will be crucial in putting together the sequence of events leading up to the crash, police said
Authorities have indicated that a follow-up report will be released as more information becomes available.
Police officers will gather information from the transit vehicle’s onboard systems, if accessible, and any potential traffic camera footage from the area to aid in their investigation.
“Further updates will be provided as the situation develops and more details emerge,” police say.
Nn y Albert Kimutai