A devastating accident claimed the lives of four family members on Thursday near the Tenwek Bridge along the Bomet-Olenguruone road.

Confirming the incident, Bomet Central Sub-county Police Commander Musa Oma stated that the fatal collision occurred when a lorry collided with the saloon car carrying the victims, causing it to plunge into the river from the bridge.

Both vehicles were traveling in the direction of Silibwet at the time of the accident.

Omar disclosed that all occupants of the saloon car succumbed to the impact of the crash, with the vehicle submerging into the deep waters.

Efforts by police and members of the public led to the recovery of three bodies—two females and one male—who were promptly transferred to a mortuary at Longisa Hospital. Tragically, the body of a minor remains missing.

Describing the incident as tragic, Omar elaborated on the car's trajectory after submersion, stating, "The car, after landing in the water, was swept away by the raging floods approximately 50 meters downstream before being halted by trees along the river. We have secured the car after its retrieval from the water."

The driver of the truck involved in the collision fled the scene and is being sought by authorities for questioning. Meanwhile, the wreckage of the ill-fated car has been towed to Bomet police station for further investigation.

The accident resulted in a significant traffic snarl-up along the Olenguruone-Bomet road, causing disruptions for over three hours until police managed to restore normal traffic flow.