According to eyewitnesses, the family was travelling in a private vehicle early this morning when the fatal crash occurred.
The vehicle was carrying four children and their mother, who were reportedly heading home for the Christmas festivities.
Unfortunately, their journey was cut short in a devastating head-on collision with a lorry that was heading towards Namanga.
The impact of the crash was so severe that all five occupants of the smaller vehicle died on the spot.
Passers-by and first responders who arrived at the scene described the accident as gruesome, with the vehicle extensively damaged beyond recognition.
Traffic along the busy road was temporarily disrupted as police officers and rescue teams worked to secure the scene and remove the wreckage.
The bodies of the deceased were later transferred to a nearby mortuary as investigations into the cause of the accident began.
Authorities have launched inquiries to establish what led to the collision, with speeding and dangerous overtaking among the possible causes being considered.
Motorists have been urged to exercise extra caution on the roads, especially during the festive season when traffic volumes increase significantly.
The tragedy has left the local community in shock and mourning, with many expressing their condolences to the bereaved family.
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