- The perilous Josa Bend turned deadly once again after a minibus ferrying students from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School lost its brakes and crashed, claiming six lives in a heart-wrenching evening tragedy
- Among the deceased were four students, a distraught parent who had rushed to pick up their child, and the driver, as the ill-fated journey ended in horror on the treacherous Wundanyi-Mwatate road
- Survivors, some left battered and clinging to life, were rushed to hospitals in Voi as authorities launched investigations into yet another devastating accident at the notorious black spot
Tragedy struck in Taita Taveta yesterday evening when a minibus lost its brakes and crashed at the notorious Josa Bend, killing six people, including four students from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School.
The students were on their way home after a second fire incident at their school forced its closure.
As the vehicle descended the steep Wundanyi-Mwatate road, the brakes reportedly failed, sending it careening off course before crashing.
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Among the victims were the driver of the minibus and a parent who had traveled to the school to pick up their child.
Several survivors were rushed to Moi Referral Hospital in Voi and St. Joseph Mission Hospital for treatment.
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Eyewitnesses described the scene as devastating, with rescuers struggling to retrieve those trapped in the wreckage.
The infamous Josa Bend, known for its sharp curves and treacherous terrain, has claimed multiple lives in past accidents, raising fresh concerns about road safety in the region.
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Authorities have launched investigations into the incident as families mourn the loss of their loved ones.
