The police vehicle lay off the road after the collision at Jamboni, Annex.
Bystanders attempted to rescue trapped occupants after a police patrol vehicle collided with a saloon car at Jamboni, Annex.
A police Land Cruiser overturned after colliding with a saloon car on the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway on Wednesday, November 11. The crash occurred at Jamboni, Annex.
Preliminary reports indicated that some officers travelling in the patrol vehicle suffered injuries. Footage from the scene showed the police vehicle lying off the road, while the saloon car had extensive front-end damage.
A large crowd gathered after the collision, with several people attempting to rescue occupants trapped in the wreckage. A towing vehicle later arrived to remove the damaged vehicles as efforts to clear the highway continued.
Meanwhile, witnesses described large potholes along the Annex section, saying they made routine manoeuvres difficult for motorists.
Police Land Cruiser crash amid highway safety concerns
The collision came as the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway continued to record serious crashes. Fatal accidents in 2026 have occurred in Ngata, Salgaa, Timboroa and Twin Bridge, claiming multiple lives.
Also on November 11, a matatu collided with a trailer in Salgaa. At least five people died, while eight others suffered injuries.
Meanwhile, the National Transport and Safety Authority has launched road safety campaigns for November and December. The campaigns aim to reduce accidents as Kenyans travel across the country during the festive season.
NTSA recorded 2,150 road deaths during the first half of 2026, an 11 per cent increase from the same period in 2025. By late 2026, the national road death toll was approaching 4,000.
