At least six people have been confirmed dead and seven others injured in a road accident on the Narok-Mulot road.
The accident happened near Silanga area about four kilometers from Narok town.
Central Narok Sub-County Police Commander John Momanyi said that the accident occurred when a Toyota Sienta collided head-on with a Subaru Forester.
“The driver of a Subaru Forester was trying to overtake another car and collided head-on with a Subaru that was traveling on the other side,” said Momanyi.
The Subaru Forester was heading towards Narok from Bomet while the driver of the Toyota Sienta was heading towards Mulot.
Momanyi said that the six people, including the driver of the Toyota Sienta, died on the spot. The injured were taken to different hospitals in Narok.
The driver of the Subaru Forester complained of chest pain and was rushed to Cottage Hospital. Both vehicles were towed to the Narok Police Station yard pending inspection.
This is the latest fatal accident to occur amid a strong campaign to tackle the menace. More than 1,000 people have died in the last three months in different accidents. Many others are suffering from injuries following the accidents.
