A police Land Cruiser and a saloon car were involved in a road accident along the busy Eldoret-Nakuru Highway on Wednesday, November 11.
Footage obtained by Kenyans.co.ke showed the police vehicle lying off the road, with its position suggesting it may have overturned several times.
The saloon car involved in the collision also sustained extensive damage, particularly to its front section
Although the circumstances surrounding the crash remained unclear, the condition of both vehicles indicated that the collision could have been serious.
Preliminary reports indicated that several police officers travelling in the patrol vehicle sustained injuries during the accident.
However, authorities had not disclosed the exact number of officers injured or provided details regarding the severity of their injuries.
Emergency response teams and other personnel were reportedly involved in the operation to manage the situation and facilitate the removal of the wreckage.
A towing vehicle was subsequently deployed to remove the damaged vehicles as efforts to clear the affected section continued.
By the time of publication, authorities had not established the cause of the accident or issued an official statement detailing the casualties.
Meanwhile, witnesses raised concerns about the condition of the road, particularly around the Jamboni, Annex section.
According to witness accounts, the area has numerous potholes that make driving and performing simple manoeuvres increasingly difficult.
The accident comes amid growing concerns over frequent crashes along the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway, which has experienced several deadly incidents throughout 2026.
Other reported accident hotspots include Ngata, Salgaa, Timboroa and Twin Bridge, where multiple road crashes have claimed several lives.
On Wednesday, November 11, at least five people lost their lives, while eight others sustained injuries following a collision involving a matatu and trailer in Salgaa.
The latest incidents have renewed questions about road conditions, driver behaviour and the effectiveness of existing road safety measures.
In response to the increasing number of crashes, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has intensified road safety campaigns ahead of the November and December festive season.
NTSA is expected to strengthen compliance checks and encourage motorists to observe traffic regulations throughout the holiday period.
According to available statistics, Kenya recorded 2,150 road deaths during the first half of 2026, representing an 11 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2025.
The country's annual road death toll is approaching 4,000 fatalities, highlighting the growing challenge facing road safety authorities.
As investigations into the latest Eldoret-Nakuru Highway accident continue, motorists have been urged to exercise caution, particularly along sections with damaged road surfaces.
Authorities are yet to establish whether poor road conditions, driver error or other factors contributed to the Wednesday collision.
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