Five people have died and several others injured in a tragic accident involving a Promise bus, a truck and a Toyota Probox at Mlango Tatu area along Nakuru-Eldoret Road.

According to the police, the accident occurred on Thursday, January 4, at about 0140hrs.

Three people died on the spot, while two others died while undergoing treatment at Eldama Ravine Sub-county Hospital.

The injury victims are also undergoing treatment at the same hospital.

Bodies of the deceased have been preserved at the same Hospital Morgue awaiting Autopsy.

On December 14, 2023, another bus belonging to Promise crashed at Tunnel trading centre on the Londiani-Muhoroni road.

Kericho Traffic Police Commander Paul Kipkeu confirmed the 3:00 am crash and said it involved a Busia-bound bus belonging to Promise Company, but no fatalities were reported.