Two Killed in a Truck Crash Near Kisii National Polytechnic

Two people have been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident involving a trucks near Kisii National Polytechnic along the Kisii–Sotik road.

The early morning collision left one of the trucks completely wrecked, highlighting the force of the impact. Emergency responders, police officers and members of the public rushed to the scene to rescue victims and clear the road. Authorities confirmed that two people lost their lives in the crash, while the condition of any other occupants was not immediately established.

Police have launched investigations to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary findings are yet to be released, and officials have urged motorists using the Kisii–Sotik road to exercise caution as investigations continue.

The incident caused temporary traffic disruption as emergency teams worked to remove the damaged vehicles and restore normal traffic flow. Today morning is just one of the many accidents that have occured at the black spot at the Kisii National Polytechnic, and yet authorities have refused to take steps to minimise them. The petrol station after the descend from Kisii School, the many vehicles backed by the roadside and the students crossing the roads endlessly.

Road safety officials continue to remind drivers to observe speed limits, maintain safe following distances and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy to help reduce the growing number of fatal crashes on Kenyan roads.