- Screams for help filled the air as a lorry veered off the road and smashed into shops near Mudete Mosque
- A pregnant woman died in the tragic crash, while two other victims were left fighting for recovery in hospital
- The accident has left residents shaken and renewed concerns about safety on the busy Chavakali–Kapsabet Road
A routine afternoon along the busy Chavakali–Kapsabet Road turned tragic after a lorry reportedly lost control and crashed into roadside businesses, leaving one person dead and two others seriously injured.
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The accident occurred at Evojo in Sabatia Sub-county, Vihiga County, near Mudete Mosque, sending shockwaves through the community as traders and residents watched the devastating scene unfold.
According to preliminary reports, the lorry had developed a mechanical fault and was being towed when the towing rope reportedly snapped.
The vehicle is said to have veered off the road and crashed into a salon and other nearby business premises.
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Witnesses described moments of panic as the heavy vehicle ploughed into the structures, trapping some people beneath the debris.
Residents and first responders rushed to the scene in a desperate effort to rescue those caught in the wreckage.
Authorities confirmed that one person died in the accident, while two others sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Local reports identified the deceased as a pregnant woman, a revelation that has deepened the grief felt across the community.
The tragedy has left residents mourning the loss of a life cut short in such sudden and heartbreaking circumstances.
Images and videos from the scene showed extensive damage to the roadside shops, with shattered structures and scattered debris highlighting the force of the impact.
The body of the deceased was moved to the mortuary at Vihiga County Referral Hospital, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
The two injured victims remain under medical care as doctors monitor their condition.
Residents expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents along the Chavakali–Kapsabet Road, a key transport corridor that has witnessed several serious crashes in recent years.
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Police officers visited the scene and launched investigations to establish the exact circumstances that led to the accident.
Investigators are expected to examine the condition of the lorry and the towing equipment as part of efforts to determine the cause of the crash.
As families await answers, the community continues to rally around those affected by the tragedy, hoping for the recovery of the injured while mourning the loss of a woman whose life ended in a moment of unimaginable misfortune.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
