A truck carrying sugarcane overturned at the Kachok interchange on Kisumu-Nairobi Road Thursday morning.
Kisumu East Sub-County police commander Joseph Obara confirmed the 7.30 a.m. incident that left the truck driver with minor injuries.
Obara emphasised the need for the Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA) to urgently address the problem caused by the narrow interchange on the bridge.
According to an eyewitness, John Onyango, the accident occurred when the driver applied sharp brakes to avoid hitting athletes training on the road, causing the truck to flip on its side.
The police commander warned the civilians to avoid using the road for inappropriate activities, as it puts their lives at risk.
“Luckily, nobody was hit by the overturned truck, and the driver sustained only minor injuries. First aid was administered by St. John’s ambulance practitioners who arrived at the scene shortly after,” Onyango noted.
The Kachok interchange has seen numerous accidents over the years, particularly involving heavy trucks.
“This area should be identified as a black spot. The road is narrow, making it difficult for heavy trucks to navigate the turn, which is why we have so many accidents here,” he explained.
By Owen Yimbo and Marion Atieno
