Two people reportedly died after a white Range Rover lost control and crashed into a boda boda rider along Riverside Drive in Nairobi.
The accident occurred on Monday morning opposite Chandarana Supermarket, where the vehicle reportedly struck the motorcycle before rolling several times.
Police and witnesses said the boda boda rider and the Range Rover driver died at the scene.
Another witness said the Range Rover rammed into a nearby tipper shortly after hitting the motorcycle, before losing control and rolling several times. The witness said the vehicle was allegedly speeding and overtaking dangerously at the time of the crash.
Other occupants, reportedly foreign nationals, sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment.
Police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash, including whether speeding and dangerous overtaking contributed to the accident. The exact circumstances leading to the collision were not immediately established.
The crash has renewed concerns over road safety and reckless driving on Nairobi's increasingly busy roads, where speeding, dangerous overtaking and other traffic violations continue to pose risks to motorists, pedestrians and motorcycle riders.
The incident came a day after at least eight people were killed in separate road crashes across Kenya, according to police. The victims in those accidents included a pedestrian, five motorcycle riders, a pillion passenger and a driver. A further 22 people were seriously injured.
Road crashes continue to claim lives across the country, leaving families dealing with deaths and serious injuries.
Authorities have repeatedly identified reckless driving, speeding, dangerous overtaking and driving under the influence of alcohol among the factors contributing to fatal crashes. Mechanical problems have also been cited, including worn-out tyres, faulty brakes and inadequate vehicle maintenance.
The National Transport and Safety Authority and the National Police Service have urged motorists to observe traffic regulations, maintain roadworthy vehicles and exercise additional caution on busy roads and sections identified as accident-prone.
The Riverside Drive crash adds to concerns about the safety of motorcycle riders, who remain particularly vulnerable when involved in collisions with larger vehicles.
Police said investigations were continuing to establish what caused the Range Rover to lose control and whether traffic offences contributed to the deaths. The injured occupants remained under medical care, although the information provided did not give details of their condition.
Police are expected to establish the sequence of events leading to the crash as part of their investigation.
The incident also highlights wider concerns over road deaths in Kenya, where authorities have continued to conduct enforcement operations and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fatalities.
Authorities attribute most crashes to reckless overtaking, speeding and drunk driving, while mechanical defects such as worn-out tyres, faulty brakes and poor vehicle maintenance have also been cited as major contributing factors.
The National Transport and Safety Authority and police continue to advise road users to follow traffic rules and take precautions to prevent avoidable crashes.