NTSA Announces Crackdown After 15 Killed in Nyeri-Nyahururu Crash
The accident, which took place along the Nyeri–Nyahururu Road, left 15 people dead and several others injured, with President William Ruto also weighing in on the tragedy...
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is enhancing enforcement measures following a tragic road accident on the Nyeri–Nyahururu Road that resulted in 15 fatalities on Saturday, March 28.
- 15 lives were lost in the collision.
- The NTSA, led by Director General Nashon Kondiwa, has launched a multi-agency investigation.
- Preliminary reports suggest factors like speeding, reckless driving, and potentially an unroadworthy vehicle contributed to the crash, which witnesses claim was initiated to avoid hitting cyclists.
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