Senior Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer has died following a fatal road accident involving multiple vehicles along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway.
The officer, Nyandarua County Criminal Investigations Officer John Rioba, was among the victims of a nine-vehicle collision that occurred at the Karai area on Monday, June 15.
According to reports, the crash caused extensive damage and left several people injured, prompting a major emergency response to rescue victims from the wreckage.
Uasin Gishu Member of County Assembly Regina Chumba was among those injured in the accident. She reportedly sustained chest injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision, which also caused significant traffic disruption along the busy highway.
Investigations are underway to establish the cause of the Eldoret Victory Shuttle crash and determine the exact number of people involved.
Official confirmation on fatalities and injuries had not been released by authorities at the time of reporting.
However, a report from @AK_Endere, a journalist and voice-over artist alleged that six people had been confirmed dead and several others injured
