On Tuesday morning, a truck carrying four Kenya Defense Forces personnel overturned on the Marsabit-Isiolo highway, resulting in their deaths.
According to police and witnesses, six other people were injured in the accident that occurred when the Land Cruiser crashed in the Karare neighborhood.
In serious condition, the injured were taken directly to the hospital. Police and witnesses claim that the driver of the car lost control and slid it off the road, instantly killing three troops.
The fourth victim died at the Marsabit hospital where he was rushed together with six others.
Three of those in hospital were in critical condition and plans were underway to transfer them to Nairobi, officials said.
Police said they are investigating the accident.
Cases of fatal accidents have been on the rise in the country. Between January 1, and May 18, a total of 1,679 people lost their lives in road accidents according to National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
According to NTSA, people who were seriously injured during that period were 3,620 and 2,690 were slightly injured.
