15 people killed in Nyeri road crash
The scene of the road crash involving a matatu and a lorry on Nyeri-Nyahururu road on March 28, 2026.
What you need to know:
- The 14-seater matatu was heading towards Mweiga from Nyeri town while the lorry was headed in the opposite direction.
- Four passengers died on the spot while 11 others were confirmed dead on arrival at the Nyeri County Referral Hospital.
At least 15 people died Saturday evening in a road crash involving a matatu and a lorry near Dedan Kimathi University along Nyeri-Nyahururu road, Central Regional Traffic Enforcement Officer Ms Elizabeth Vivi confirmed.
Ms Vivi said the 14-seater matatu was heading towards Mweiga from Nyeri town while the lorry was headed in the opposite direction.
“On reaching the area around Dedan Kimathi University, a motorcycle suddenly appeared on the road and as the lorry driver tried to avoid hitting the rider, causing the vehicles to collide head-on,” Ms Vivi said.
The traffic boss said four passengers died on the spot while 11 others were confirmed dead on arrival at the Nyeri County Referral Hospital.
The scene of the road crash involving a matatu and a lorry on Nyeri-Nyahururu road on March 28, 2026.
“This is a very sad incident that has led to the death of 15 people, including a teenager. Five other people have been seriously injured and are undergoing treatment in various hospitals in Nyeri,” she said.
Mr Anthony Waweru, who was among the first to arrive at the scene of accident, said the initial reaction was to rescue those who were trapped in the wreckage.
“We started by removing the firewood the lorry was carrying so as to free those who were trapped under the vehicle,” said Mr Waweru, who operates a boda boda in Nyeri town.
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