NTSA has condoled with the families that lost their loved ones in the tragic accident involving a PSV matatu and a bus at Twin Bridge area along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway.

In the 2:45am crash, the matatu belonging to Northways Services Sacco Ltd collided head-on with a bus belonging to Classic Kings of Congo, killing all the 15 occupants of the matatu.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) now says that preliminary investigations have revealed the incident was caused by lane indiscipline and dangerous overtaking on the part of the bus driver.

This, NTSA says, led to the collision of the two vehicles. The driver of the bus is currently at large, and all efforts are ongoing to apprehend him.

“An investigation has commenced to establish the full circumstances leading to this crash to inform prosecution and recommendations,” NTSA says.

The authority adds: “To this end, we urge all motorists to be extra cautious while on the road especially now, as children go back to school. The ongoing multi agency operation will be intensified, and necessary actions will be taken against those flouting traffic rules.”