Four Killed After Lorry Veered Off The Road In Budalang’i
4 people died on the spot on Tuesday morning after a lorry ferrying sand veered off the road at Bulemia Area in Budalangi, Busia County.
Police reports indicate that the driver was traveling at a high speed when he lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a tragic collision with pedestrians.
The fatal incident occurred on the Mundere-Port Victoria Road, and the 4 victims are reported to have succumbed to their injuries on the spot
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Over the course of 2023, the grim reality of road fatalities in Kenya became increasingly evident, with the death toll rising alarmingly.
More than 4,000 Kenyans lost their lives on the roads between January and December 2023, marking a troubling trend in road safety.
Despite the surge in accidents during the festive season, the death toll was comparatively lower than the toll recorded by the same period in 2022, which stood at 4,352 by December 7, 2022.
Data provided by the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) revealed a concerning pattern, indicating that pedestrians bear the brunt of road fatalities. In 2023 alone, over 1,506 pedestrian deaths had been reported.
Four Killed After Lorry Veered Off The Road In Budalang’i
