NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 4 – The National Transport and Safety Authority has issued fresh road safety guidelines ahead of Easter travel after a devastating road crash at Gilgil claimed at least 11 lives on Good Friday night.The fatal accident occurred along the busy Nairobi-Nakuru Highway at around 9:30 p.m., when a public service vehicle collided with a stalled trailer near the Lake Oil bridge.Confirming the incident, Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio said the victims died on the spot due to the impact.Preliminary investigations indicate that the matatu, operated by Likana Sacco and heading from Naivasha to Nakuru, rammed into the stationary truck under circumstances that remain under investigation.Only four passengers survived the crash and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are receiving treatment.Horror on the HighwayWitnesses described a gruesome scene, with the front section of the matatu completely crushed, trapping passengers inside.Emergency responders, assisted by members of the public, worked through the wreckage to retrieve bodies before clearing the scene.Police have since towed the wreckage for further inspection, while the bodies of the deceased were moved to a local mortuary pending identification and post-mortem examinations.In the wake of the tragedy, NTSA rolled out its 2026 Easter Usalama Barabarani campaign, warning motorists against risky behaviour on the roads.The authority singled out speeding and drunk driving as major contributors to road carnage, urging drivers to drive within the limit and stay within safety.“Never drink and drive sobriety is the silent hero of every safe trip home,” the agency said.NTSA also highlighted the dangers posed by stalled vehicles, directing motorists to remove broken-down vehicles from the road immediately and place warning signs at a safe distance to alert approaching drivers an issue believed to have contributed to the Gilgil crash. ‘Fatal Six’The guidelines target the leading causes of accidents, including speeding, drink driving, driver fatigue, unroadworthy vehicles, stalled vehicles and lane indiscipline collectively referred to as the “Fatal Six.”Drivers have been urged to plan their journeys in advance and get adequate rest to avoid fatigue, especially during the busy holiday period.Motorists are also required to ensure their vehicles are properly serviced before travel to minimise breakdowns on highways.The authority has called on members of the public to report cases of reckless driving through the 911 hotline, as part of efforts to enhance enforcement.The National Police Service has indicated that officers will be deployed along major highways to crack down on traffic violations during the Easter period.As investigations into the Gilgil crash continue, authorities are appealing to road users to exercise caution and responsibility.