A tragic incident occurred in western Kenya when a bus returning from a funeral overturned, resulting in the loss of 25 lives and leaving many others injured.
Tragic Bus Accident in Kenya Claims 25 Lives
Tragic Bus Accident in Kenya Claims 25 Lives
A bus carrying mourners met with a devastating accident, heightening concerns over road safety in Kenya.
The bus was transporting mourners on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The accident happened on a notorious stretch of road known for its history of fatal crashes. The aftermath was harrowing, with 10 women, 10 men, and one girl confirmed dead at the scene, while several others were taken to the hospital, where four eventually succumbed to their injuries.
This vehicle was originally a secondary school bus, repurposed for the funeral, as it carried mourners from a burial in Nyahera to Nyakach, roughly 62 kilometers apart. The local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, but a clear cause has yet to be determined.
In response to the tragedy, Kenya's Ministry of Health has called for an immediate blood drive to support the survivors and extended condolences to the victims' families. Alongside this, President William Ruto urged swift action to hold accountable those responsible for negligence contributing to road accidents. The Ministry emphasized the need for heightened caution among motorists, as road fatalities continue to rise alarmingly.
The accident marks a troubling trend in the region; just earlier this week, six people perished in a light aircraft crash in Nairobi, and nine were killed in a bus-train collision in Naivasha. Reports indicate that road deaths in Kenya surged over 20% from 2020 to 2021, with more than 4,500 fatalities recorded that year alone.
With these recent incidents, the urgency for improvements in road safety measures in Kenya has become increasingly apparent.
This vehicle was originally a secondary school bus, repurposed for the funeral, as it carried mourners from a burial in Nyahera to Nyakach, roughly 62 kilometers apart. The local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, but a clear cause has yet to be determined.
In response to the tragedy, Kenya's Ministry of Health has called for an immediate blood drive to support the survivors and extended condolences to the victims' families. Alongside this, President William Ruto urged swift action to hold accountable those responsible for negligence contributing to road accidents. The Ministry emphasized the need for heightened caution among motorists, as road fatalities continue to rise alarmingly.
The accident marks a troubling trend in the region; just earlier this week, six people perished in a light aircraft crash in Nairobi, and nine were killed in a bus-train collision in Naivasha. Reports indicate that road deaths in Kenya surged over 20% from 2020 to 2021, with more than 4,500 fatalities recorded that year alone.
With these recent incidents, the urgency for improvements in road safety measures in Kenya has become increasingly apparent.
