At least people were Thursday killed in a road crash in the Manyatta area of Taita Taveta County.
This was after a Chania Executive bus was involved in a head-on collision with a trailer along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway.
Police said the bus driver was attempting to overtake when the truck rammed into the bus, wrecking its right side before the vehicle veered off the highway.
Several other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to Moi Referral Hospital in Voi for treatment.
This comes amid heightened operations to address fatal accidents in the country.
The morning accident increased to 11, the number of people who were killed Wednesday night and Thursday dawn in separate incidents, police said.
The five victims included two pedestrians, two riders and a passenger.
Police said 13 others were injured in the accidents. They were rushed to separate hospitals.
Such accidents leave families with huge bills to take care of hence have a negative impact on the society at large. These are the latest fatal accidents on the Kenyan roads amid a campaign to address the menace.
More than 300 people were killed in accidents in the country in the past month alone. The accidents also left dozens with serious injuries.
Officials say reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving remain among the leading causes of road accidents across the country, continuing to claim lives despite sustained public safety campaigns by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
Mechanical failures from poorly maintained vehicles, including worn tyres and faulty brakes, have also been identified as significant contributors to the growing number of crashes. In addition to driver negligence, poor road conditions such as potholes, confusing signage, and inadequate lighting make travel increasingly hazardous.
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