A school trip ended in heartbreak on Thursday evening after a teacher from Mikindani Primary School in Jomvu lost her life in a road accident along the Taita Taveta-Mombasa highway. The tragic incident occurred as the group was returning from a regional music and drama festival.
Highlights:
- Mikindani Primary School teacher dies in road crash
- Accident occurred in the Maasai area, Mombasa County
- Two students suffered serious injuries, ten others sustained minor wounds
- Group was returning from a regional music and drama festival
Main Story:
A sombre mood has engulfed Mikindani Primary School in Jomvu, Mombasa County, following the untimely death of one of their teachers in a tragic road accident. The incident happened on the evening of Thursday, July 3, as the school group travelled back from a regional music and drama festival.
The accident took place in the Maasai area along the busy Taita Taveta-Mombasa highway. According to reports, the teacher was among staff members accompanying students who had participated in the regional competition at Kenyatta High School.
Two students sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment. Ten others escaped with minor injuries. Emergency services responded swiftly, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.
The news has left the Mikindani community devastated, with parents, teachers, and fellow students struggling to come to terms with the loss. Education officials are expected to visit the school and provide support to affected families.
As investigations into the accident continue, one question lingers in the hearts of many: How many more lives must be lost before road safety is taken seriously?
