Several people are feared dead and scores injured after a lorry reportedly lost control and rammed into vehicles, boda boda operators and pedestrians in the Riverland area in Meru on Thursday evening, October 8.

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Meru County Commissioner George Omollo confirmed the accident, saying the number of casualties was yet to be established as emergency teams responded to the scene.

Preliminary reports indicated that the lorry lost its brakes before veering off the road and crashing into several vehicles and people in the busy area.

According to witnesses, the accident left a trail of destruction, with several vehicles, mostly private cars, badly damaged and nearby businesses reportedly affected.

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Images from the scene showed wrecked vehicles and shattered glass scattered across the road even as rescue operations continued into the night.

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma expressed sorrow over the incident, sending condolences to families who may have lost loved ones and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

In a statement, Mutuma said emergency response teams from the county's Department of Special Programmes were at the scene working to rescue victims and provide emergency assistance.

“Every life matters. As we await verified information on the full extent of this tragedy, I appeal to members of the public to remain calm and allow emergency responders to carry out their work without obstruction,” he said.

Several injured victims were taken to Meru Level 5 Hospital, where they were receiving medical attention, with the number of people admitted and the extent of their injuries yet to be officially confirmed.

The Meru accident adds to a series of deadly road crashes reported across the country in recent days, raising fresh concerns about road safety and the risks posed by vehicles that lose control.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke