Several people are feared dead and others injured following a multiple-vehicle accident at Salgaa along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.

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The Saturday afternoon crash occurred near Simba Cement, with police and emergency responders arriving at the scene to coordinate rescue operations.

According to footage obtained by Kenyans.co.ke , several vehicles were badly damaged in the crash, among them a long-distance truck, while ambulances and other emergency teams were seen responding to the scene.

A witness at the scene described the situation as serious, saying the crash had caused significant disruption along the busy highway.

📌 What You Need to Know

At the same time, drivers have expressed concerns over their safety as local youth from the area have reportedly blocked the highway section .

“We are really having a bad situation here at Salgaa following a very nasty road accident involving multiple vehicles. Youth have blocked the road. The driver of the truck has been confirmed to have died; however, the turnboy has made it out alive,” the witness said.

The Local Drivers and Conductors Association (LODDCA) also warned motorists to exercise caution around the area.

“Accident alert. Just now! At Salgaa Simba Cement. Approach with caution,” LODDCA said.

However, the number of fatalities and casualties had not been established at the time of publication.

The crash has resulted in a heavy traffic snarl-up along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway , with motorists using the route advised to approach the area cautiously as rescue efforts continue.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke