One Killed As Trailer Transporting Vehicles Overturns In Mai Mahiu
According to police, the incident happened when the vehicle was navigating a curved section of the road near Mai Mahiu.
Police say, the transit vehicle, which was traveling in the general direction of Mai Mahiu, lost control while negotiating a C-shaped corner.
Witnesses reported that the driver appeared to struggle with steering before the vehicle overturned.
After losing control, the transit vehicle plummeted approximately 60 meters down an escarpment, police said.
Emergency responders and police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the accident was reported.
According to police, the scene drew the attention of residents and passersby, many of whom rushed to offer assistance.
Tragically, one individual is dead as a result of the accident, police said.
The identity of the individual has not yet been confirmed, and police are working to notify the next of kin.
Emergency services began to conduct a search and rescue operation immediately, focusing on the area where the vehicle landed, police said
Rescue teams faced challenges due to the difficult terrain, which complicated efforts to reach the overturned vehicle and assist any survivors, police said.
Police officers at the scene initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Preliminary assessments by police officers to determine whether factors such as driver error, vehicle condition, or environmental conditions contributed to the loss of control.
Eyewitness accounts will be crucial in piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the crash, police said.
Authorities have indicated that a follow-up report will be released as more information becomes available.
Police officers will gather data from the transit vehicle’s onboard systems, if accessible, and any potential traffic camera footage from the area to aid in their inquiries.
“Further updates will be provided as the situation develops and more details emerge,” police said.
One Killed As Trailer Transporting Vehicles Overturns In Mai Mahiu