A morning journey along the Embu-Meru Highway turned tragic after a Toyota Sienta plunged into a ditch at Kaura Mijii, leaving several passengers feared dead and others believed to have sustained serious injuries.
The accident occurred on Thursday between Giampampo Stage and Mitheru, according to preliminary reports.
The vehicle was travelling along the highway when the driver reportedly lost control before it veered off the road and crashed into a ditch.
The impact caused extensive damage to the Toyota Sienta, raising fears that some of the occupants may have suffered fatal injuries.
Several others are believed to have been seriously injured in the crash.
The exact number of people who died or were injured remained unclear as of the time of reporting.
Authorities and emergency responders were at the scene as they worked to establish what happened and assess the condition of those who were inside the vehicle.
The cause of the accident had not been confirmed, with preliminary information only indicating that the driver lost control before the vehicle left the highway.
Investigators are expected to establish the circumstances that led to the loss of control.Emergency teams also worked to assess the damaged vehicle and determine whether there were any passengers who required urgent assistance.
The extent of the injuries could not immediately be established.
The accident attracted attention along the highway, with motorists and other road users stopping to establish what had happened and assist where possible.
Authorities are expected to provide further information once the assessment at the scene is completed. This will include the confirmed number of passengers involved, the number of casualties and the condition of those who survived the crash.
The identities of the victims had also not been released at the time of reporting.
Officials were expected to communicate more details after confirming the information.
Investigations into the accident are expected to continue as authorities seek to establish why the driver lost control of the Toyota Sienta before it left the Embu-Meru Highway.
More updates are expected as emergency responders and authorities establish the full extent of the accident and confirm the number of casualties.
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