A devastating road accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway has claimed 24 lives after two more victims succumbed to their injuries following a collision involving a passenger bus and a lorry in Makueni County. The crash occurred on Sunday morning in the Kanga area, beyond Mtito Andei, leaving several other passengers injured and raising fresh concerns about road safety on one of Kenya’s busiest transport routes.
Highlights
- The death toll from the crash has risen to 24 following the deaths of two additional victims.
- The accident occurred around 7 am on Sunday in the Kanga area along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.
- A passenger bus reportedly collided head-on with a lorry.
- The bus was carrying passengers returning from a burial ceremony.
- Injured passengers were taken to Mtito Andei Sub-County Hospital for treatment.
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Death Toll Rises Following Fatal Highway Collision
The number of people killed in a road accident involving a bus and a lorry along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway has increased to 24 after two more victims died from their injuries.
The collision happened at approximately 7 am on Sunday in the Kanga area, located beyond Mtito Andei in Makueni County.
According to the initial reports, the passenger bus and the lorry crashed into each other head-on, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Makueni County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif had initially reported 20 deaths before the number rose to 24 as more victims succumbed to their injuries.
Passengers Were Returning From a Burial Ceremony
Reports indicate that the bus was transporting passengers who were travelling back after attending a burial ceremony when the fatal crash occurred.
The collision left several passengers injured, prompting an emergency response to assist those affected.
The injured victims were transported to Mtito Andei Sub-County Hospital, where they were taken for medical attention.
Meanwhile, the bodies of those who lost their lives were moved to the hospital’s mortuary as arrangements and official procedures continued.
Cause of Accident Yet to Be Established
Although the crash involved a head-on collision between the two vehicles, authorities have not yet established the circumstances that led to the accident.
Investigations are expected to help determine the events preceding the crash and establish what may have contributed to the deadly collision.
The rising number of fatalities has added to the tragedy, with several families now facing the loss of loved ones while other victims continue to receive treatment.
Further details regarding the identities of the deceased, the condition of the injured and the possible cause of the crash had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
As investigations continue, the incident serves as another painful reminder of the devastating consequences of road accidents and the importance of safety on Kenya’s highways.
As families mourn their loved ones and survivors receive treatment, the tragedy on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway leaves a sobering question: what more can be done to prevent such devastating crashes on Kenya’s roads?
