How last-minute decision saved woman from deadly Twins Bridge accident
A last-minute decision to board a different vehicle saved Mercy Kibiwott from a deadly road crash that claimed the lives of three people close to her at the notorious Twins Bridge along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway. Kibiwott and her family had travelled to Nairobi to attend an Administration Police pass-out parade for their relative in Embakasi […]
A woman named Mercy Kibiwott narrowly escaped death in a tragic road accident at Twins Bridge on September 4, 2026. Kibiwott, who was traveling to Nairobi to attend a relative's Administration Police pass-out parade, made a last-minute decision to board a different vehicle, which ultimately saved her life. As her matatu collided with a stationary trailer at Twins Bridge, the incident resulted in the death of five people and serious injuries to eight others.
Kibiwott identified three of the victims as her mother, cousin, and neighbor. The crash occurred due to speeding and bad weather conditions, according to Kuresoi Base Commander Willy Lang'at. The trailer driver, Ahmed Jilo, explained that the vehicle had broken down on a hill and was stationary when the matatu crashed into it. Lang'at urged drivers to be cautious, especially near the dangerous section of the highway.
Eight survivors were taken to Londiani Sub-County Hospital and later transferred to Nakuru Level 5 Hospital for further treatment. This incident adds to a series of recent deadly road crashes in Kenya, prompting calls for increased caution among motorists and stronger road safety measures.
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