- Several people are feared dead after a tragic collision between a school bus and a trailer at the Kikuyu-Wangige junction, leaving the bus severely damaged
- Onlookers rushed to rescue those trapped in the wreckage, but the extent of the crash has left many devastated
- This heartbreaking accident follows another recent bus crash involving Kwale Girls Secondary School students, raising fresh concerns about road safety in the country
A school bus belonging to Arch Bishop Ezekiel Group of Schools collided with a trailer at the Kikuyu-Wangige junction on the night of Thursday, August 22, In a devastating accident that has left the nation in mourning.
The bus, which had reportedly been hired by the public for an event, veered off the road after the collision and rolled several times before coming to a stop, leaving its roof nearly flattened.
The scene of the crash was nothing short of harrowing, with the wreckage drawing a large crowd of shocked onlookers, many of whom rushed to help rescue those trapped inside.
Eyewitnesses described the chaotic moments following the crash as locals frantically worked to pull survivors from the mangled bus.
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Despite their efforts, the severity of the accident has left several people feared dead, with many others critically injured.
The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media, as Kenyans grapple with yet another catastrophic road accident.
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“August must not always be like this,” lamented one online commenter, as many others echoed the same sentiment, questioning the safety of the country’s roads.
This latest incident comes amid ongoing concerns about the rise in road accidents in Kenya, despite efforts by the National Transport and Safety Authority to curb the alarming trend.
As the investigation into the cause of the crash continues, thoughts and prayers pour in for the victims and their families, with the entire nation hoping for swift recoveries for the survivors.
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In a tragic twist, this accident follows another recent crash involving a bus carrying Kwale Girls Secondary School students.
The bus overturned in Samburu while returning from the Kenya National Music Festival in Eldoret, leaving at least three students injured.
The back-to-back accidents have reignited concerns about road safety, as Kenyans anxiously await news of the survivors and hope for an end to the devastating string of road crashes.
