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"First responders and the police however managed to rescue the 20 survivors trapped in the vehicles. The survivors are receiving treatment at the Nakuru Level Five Hospital," said Otieno.
The scene was just a few meters from yet another crash where three students from the nearby Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) were killed in a crash involving a matatu and a bus on November 26.
Angry students from the college, and a section of residents gave police a hard time after they held protests temporarily blocking the highway.
The residents pointed fingers at the national government accusing it of taking long to address their concerns as the black spot continues to claim their lives and other travellers.
"The government erected speed bumps here but they have proven not to be of any help. We now demand that the road is converted to a dual carriageway," said Felix Odhiambo.
James Kitur said that they were worried that the runaway trucks would land on their business premises if a median barrier is not erected to stop vehicles that suffer mechanical failure at high speeds.
"We are tired of responding to these accidents. The next victims will be us in our shops. We are calling on Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to expedite the project and begin with the Ngata area," said Kitur.
Otieno, however, called on the motorists plying the route to exercise caution during the festive period.
"We understand that there are challenges along the stretch but in the meantime, we urge for restrain among motorists from temptations of speeding to their destinations," said Otieno.
Bodies of the deceased persons were taken to Nakuru municipal mortuary.