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Victims of road crush in Kenya yet to be identified

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Several of the victims from the fatal road accident in Kenya on Friday remain unidentified, with some bodies being severely damaged.

County authorities have indicated that they are awaiting the assistance of a pathologist from the national government to aid in the identification process.

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The accident occurred near the town of Kericho when a lorry transporting a shipping container lost control at the Londiani junction, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 people.

So far, 41 bodies have been identified and released to their respective families. The lorry collided with multiple vehicles at the busy junction before coming to rest in a ditch.

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In response to the incident, Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the relocation of markets situated alongside the road at the accident site.

He also stated that speed limits in the area would be reassessed, and measures such as speed bumps, road signs, and speed cameras would be implemented.

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Additionally, the area will be designated as a high-risk section to facilitate stricter enforcement of traffic laws.

These actions have been prompted by criticisms that the government has not done enough to address the issue of road accidents.

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