Key takeaways:
- At least 51 people have been killed in a fatal accident in Londiani, Kenya.
- Heavy rainfall interrupted rescue efforts and people were still trapped in wrecked vehicles.
- Local officials have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and have urged drivers to be more cautious on the roads.
At least 51 people have been killed in a fatal accident in Londiani, Kenya, according to police. The accident occurred on Friday evening when a truck rammed into several other vehicles and market traders.
Rift Valley police commander Tom Odera told The Associated Press that officers at the scene counted 51 bodies, but more people were believed to be trapped in the wreckage. Heavy rainfall interrupted rescue efforts and people were still trapped in wrecked vehicles.
The accident occurred at a location known for vehicle crashes near the Rift Valley town of Londiani, which is about 125 miles northwest of the capital, Nairobi. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but police are looking into the possibility of driver error or mechanical failure.
Local officials have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and have urged drivers to be more cautious on the roads. They have also called for an investigation into the cause of the accident and for measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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