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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>At least 51<\/b>people were killed in western Kenya<\/b> after a truck lost control at a busy road junction and ploughed into other vehicles and businesses.<\/p>\n

The accident took place on Friday evening on the highway between the towns of Kericho<\/b> and Nakuru<\/b>.<\/p>\n

According to local police<\/b> the truck “lost control and rammed into eight vehicles, several motorcycles, people who were by the roadside, vendors, and other people who were on other businesses”.<\/p>\n

According to figures from the National Transport and Safety Authority<\/b>, at least 21,760<\/b> people were involved in road accidents last year, including 4,690<\/b> who died.<\/p>\n

Kenyan leaders including President William Ruto<\/b> expressed their condolences after the accident.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. At least 51people were killed in western Kenya after a truck lost control at a busy road junction and ploughed into other vehicles and businesses. The accident took place on Friday evening on the highway between the towns of Kericho and Nakuru. 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