Bondo United FC football players were involved in an accident on Sunday while on their way to Naivasha.
According to reports, the players were traveling to the match in a van and were in the company of technical bench members when the accident occurred along the Londiani-Muhoroni highway.
Bondo United FC was set to play against Sunderland Naivasha in a Football Kenya Federation Division One Zone B fixture.
However, in a formal communication, the club disclosed that all the injured players were rescued and rushed to a local hospital for specialised medical attention.
"Injured players are getting medical assistance at Fort Ternan Hospital. Lord of second chances, thank you once again," the club communicated via official channels.
Luckily, no fatalities were reported in the early morning accident.
Following the accident, the sporting fraternity wished quick recovery to the injured players.
"Prayers to the players and technical staff of Bondo United FC who were involved in a road accident early today," wrote KCB Football Club.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo also wished quick recovery to the injured players recuperating at the hospital.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured Bondo United players as they recover from today's accident near Kericho while en route to Naivasha for a football match," Odinga stated.
Photos seen by Kenyans.co.ke depicted a severely damaged 14-seater vehicle that the players were traveling in.
The windscreen can be seen covered in mud and protruding from the car's body, indicating that the vehicle likely rolled over multiple times.
The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.
The presence of mud on the windscreen is attributed to the ongoing heavy rains in the country, impacting transportation.
Authorities, upon arriving at the scene, assisted the injured players and assessed the situation while managing traffic.
Kenyan citizens, especially motorists, are strongly advised to exercise caution during heavy rains to prevent accidents and potential loss of lives.
