NTSA Launches Manhunt for Driver of Bus That Killed 15 Alongside the Nakuru- Eldoret Freeway

The Nationwide Transport and Security Authority (NTSA) on Tuesday initiated investigations after an accident alongside the Nakuru Eldoret Freeway claimed 15 lives.

NTSA additionally launched a manhunt for the bus driver who fled the scene following the early morning accident. The authority introduced that it could be working with the police to observe down the motive force and guarantee that he’s delivered to justice.

“The motive force of the bus is presently at massive, and all efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. An investigation has commenced to determine the total circumstances resulting in this crash to tell prosecution and suggestions,” NTSA said.

In a press release, the authority revealed that the accident was attributable to lane indiscipline and harmful overtaking by the bus driver earlier than it collided with a 14-seater matatu.

Moreover, NTSA introduced that it has intensified a crackdown launched final week to apprehend drivers breaking visitors legal guidelines as college students head again to highschool.

NTSA warned that drivers who might be discovered responsible shall face the legislation. Drivers have been urged to take further warning whereas on the street particularly as college students head again to highschool.

The nation woke as much as unhappy information of the accident that took the lives of 15 individuals with others sustaining extreme accidents who have been subsequently transported to close by hospitals for specialised medical consideration.

“The authority takes this chance to condole with the households of the bereaved and need a fast restoration to these injured,” learn a part of a press release.

Sadly, it isn’t the one accident reported alongside the stated freeway. On New Yr’s Eve, 8 individuals have been killed following a grisly accident that concerned a matatu.

Final week, 5 individuals misplaced their lives after a bus collided with 3 autos additionally alongside the Eldoret-Nakuru Freeway at round 1.40 am.

In the meantime, information from the NTSA reveals that as of January 7, 508 street accident victims have been reported, with the bulk categorised as severely injured (234), adopted by barely injured (190), and fatalities (84).

Among the many 84 fatalities, pedestrians have been probably the most affected, adopted by motorcyclists, passengers, drivers, pillion passengers, and pedal cyclists.