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1,679 deaths have been recorded from January 1st to May 18th this year, all as a result of road accidents according to the national transport and safety authority (NTSA), and in light of the road crashes, k24's spot-check at Ngarariga and lari blackspots situated along the Nakuru - Naivasha highway, revealed that about 10 road accidents occur monthly at each blackspot area.The establishment of St.John ambulance rescue centers and training of community first responders has helped in eliminating traffic deaths and injuries.
1,679 deaths recorded from January 1st to May 18th this year
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