At least five people, including an infant, died in a multi-vehicle accident on Monday evening along the Nakuru–Eldoret highway in the Mbaruk area of Gilgil. The fatal crash involved a personal car, an oncoming truck, and a trailer, reportedly occurring when the car attempted to overtake another vehicle.

• All five occupants of the private car perished at the scene.
• The accident occurred around 6:30 pm and resulted in a large traffic snarl-up.
• Nakuru County Traffic Officer Allan Ogolla confirmed the fatalities.
• This incident adds to a recent pattern of accidents on the Nakuru–Eldoret highway, with residents expressing concerns over the road's condition.