Three-Vehicle Crash at Mau Summit Causes Major Traffic Jam on Nakuru-Eldoret Highway
A serious road accident involving three vehicles occurred at Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, causing a major traffic snarl-up on the busy highway.
The crash happened shortly after 8:00 am and involved a pickup truck, a small private car and a lorry that was parked by the roadside.
Preliminary reports indicate that the pickup truck hit the private car from behind before the driver lost control and crashed into the stationary lorry. The impact left the vehicles badly damaged, with goods reportedly spilling onto the road.
There were immediate fears of casualties following the crash, although authorities had not confirmed the exact number of people killed or injured by the time of reporting. Reports from the scene indicated that emergency teams and authorities had arrived to assess the situation and assist in clearing the affected section of the highway.
Witnesses alleged that the pickup may have been travelling at high speed and also raised claims that the driver could have been under the influence of alcohol. However, the allegations had not been independently verified, and authorities had not officially established the cause of the crash.
The accident caused significant traffic congestion, affecting motorists travelling through the Mau Summit section in both directions. Motorists approaching the area have been urged to slow down, maintain a safe following distance, avoid dangerous overtaking and give way to emergency and rescue teams working at the scene.
The crash comes amid renewed concern over road safety in Kenya following a series of deadly accidents in recent weeks. On October 2, at least 17 people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash at Salama along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, prompting the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to call on motorists to observe lane discipline and avoid dangerous overtaking.
Olduvai NewsNet will continue monitoring the situation and update this story once authorities release confirmed information on casualties and the circumstances surrounding the crash.