Five people were on Saturday, January 4, 2024, injured following an accident involving two private vehicles along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway.
According to a statement shared via X by St John Ambulance, the accident happened at the Nyakairo area near Kinungi.
The injury victims received First Aid at the scene of the accident before being evacuated by St John Ambulance First Responders from Kinungi Highway Community, to Naivasha Subcounty Referral Hospital for specialized treatment.
“5 people have been injured this afternoon following a road accident at the Nyakairo area, near Kinungi along the Nairobi Nakuru Highway, involving two private cars. St John Ambulance First Responders from Kinungi Highway Community First Aid Post have offered First Aid and organized for their evacuation to Naivasha Subcounty Referral Hospital for specialized treatment,” the statement read.
St John Ambulance further urged motorists to always slow down to ensure that they travel safe.
5 people have been injured this afternoon following a road accident at the Nyakairo area, near Kinungi along the Nairobi Nakuru Highway, involving two private cars. St John Ambulance First Responders from Kinungi Highway Community First Aid Post have offered First Aid and… pic.twitter.com/A4khdMrOPn
— St John Ambulance Kenya (@StJohnKenya) January 4, 2025
Road accidents
The country has been witnessing a rise in accident cases during festive seasons.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) had earlier launched a joint campaign on safety and mindfulness on the road as Kenyans continued to travel to different parts of the country to celebrate with their loved ones.
In a statement on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, KeNHA stated that they had launched a campaign targeting public service vehicles and heavy-load trucks plying the Northern Corridor which connects Mombasa to all the landlocked countries in the East and Central Africa’s Great Lakes region.
“KeNHA in collaboration with NTSA has launched a joint road safety sensitization campaign targeting drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) along the Northern Corridor,” the statement read in part.
“This week-long exercise has commenced in Mombasa and aims to raise awareness about safe road practices, particularly as the festive season approaches. Through engaging drivers directly, the campaign seeks to promote adherence to traffic regulations, enhance their understanding of road safety measures, and ultimately reduce accidents.”
