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October 4, 2026

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Salama crash: Autopsies set for 17 pilgrims

17 people killed and seven others injured in head-on collision involving a PSV and lorry at Salama hill on Mombasa-Nairobi Highway, Makueni County Commander Kirima confirms...

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Autopsies are scheduled for Sunday for 17 Catholic pilgrims who tragically died in a road crash at Mlima Kiu, Salama, on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The pilgrims were travelling from Mikindani Catholic Parish in Mombasa to Subukia, Nakuru.

17 pilgrims died in the collision.
The victims were identified using a manifest from Father Patrick Maingi of Mikindani Catholic Parish.
The crash occurred on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, a known black spot, renewing safety concerns.

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