A tragic road accident near Flax Forest in Elgeyo-Marakwet County resulted in the deaths of two individuals on Wednesday night, following a collision involving a private car and a motorcycle.

• Two fatalities were reported, both occupants of the private car.
• The accident, which occurred around 11pm, involved the vehicle attempting to evade an oncoming car, ultimately crashing into a tree.
• Flax Forest is notorious for past accidents, including the fatal crash of marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum in 2024.