Horror on Bomet–Kisii Road as Deadly Lorry–Matatu Collision Claims Two Lives

Two people have died and eleven others sustained injuries following a tragic road accident involving a lorry and a matatu along the Bomet–Kisii highway. The crash occurred at the Kapmusa area, raising fresh concerns over road safety on one of the region’s busy transport routes.

According to police, the accident happened when a lorry that was travelling from Kaplong towards Bomet town reportedly veered off the road before colliding head-on with a matatu belonging to Quarser Shuttle Company. The impact of the crash was severe, leading to the immediate death of the matatu driver and one passenger at the scene.

Emergency responders and members of the public rushed to the scene to assist victims, as injured passengers were quickly taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Seven of those injured were admitted to Kaplong Mission Hospital, while four others who sustained more serious injuries were referred to Tenwek Hospital for specialised care.

Among the injured were two children aged two and eight years, who suffered fractures but were reported to be in stable condition. Authorities confirmed that the bodies of the deceased were moved to Longisa Hospital mortuary as investigations into the accident began.

Police also revealed that the driver of the lorry fled the scene after the collision and is currently being sought by law enforcement officers. The wreckage of the vehicles involved was towed to Bomet Central Police Station to allow investigators to determine the exact cause of the crash.

The latest accident adds to the growing number of road crashes reported on Kenyan highways in recent years, prompting renewed calls for stricter traffic enforcement and greater caution among drivers to prevent further loss of life.