Students Among Seven Killed in Grisly Road Accident at Lessos Junction

Seven people, including three students, have died in a road accident at Lessos Junction in the Mlima Punda area on July 30.

The crash involved a private van, a trailer, and a Blue Max Sacco matatu operating on the Kakamega–Nairobi route.

Emergency responders rushed the injured passengers to Burnt Forest and Plateau hospitals for treatment.

Uasin Gishu County Traffic Enforcement Officer Cornelius Chesimet said authorities will release more information once they identify all the injured and deceased victims.

Investigations Launched Into Deadly Lessos Junction Crash

Cornelius Chesimet confirmed that investigators have launched inquiries to establish the exact cause of the collision at Lessos Junction

Meanwhile, the crash left a trail of destruction from the photos circulating online as it ripped apart the passenger side of one of the vehicles, crushed the roof, mangled seats, and shattered several windows, showing the force of the collision.

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Witnesses at the scene described chaotic moments as rescuers worked to pull survivors from the wreckage.

West Pokot Bus Accident Raises Road Safety Concerns

The accident at Lessos Junction adds to growing concerns over road safety after another accident left at least 13 people injured in West Pokot County on Tuesday, July 28.

In that incident, two school buses carrying 101 pupils collided in the Riting area. Kenya Red Cross teams responded quickly and deployed emergency teams to the scene.

“Kenya Red Cross is responding to a road traffic incident involving two school buses carrying 101 pupils in Riting Area, West Pokot County,” the organization said.

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Responders evacuated 13 injured persons to Kapenguria Referral Hospital, where they are received treatment.

“So far, 13 injured persons (6 males and 7 females) have been evacuated to Kapenguria Referral Hospital for treatment,” Kenya Red Cross added.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has continued to urge motorists to adhere to traffic rules, particularly on major highways, as it intensifies efforts to curb rising road accidents across the country.

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Photo of accident victims of Lessos Junction being removed from an ambulance at a hospital in Uasin Gishu on July 30, 2026. PHOTO/ Vickdimpoles