- A commuter bus in Nairobi was involved in a tragic crash, claiming the lives of four people and leaving many others injured
- Paul Samuli, one of the survivors, recounted the chilling moments before the crash and the moments before he was rescued
- Residents and witnesses expressed concerns about the road’s safety, with many calling for its closure
A tragic accident involving a commuter bus in Nairobi has claimed the lives of four people, leaving their families in mourning.
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More than 20 others survived the ordeal, sustaining varying degrees of injuries on the fateful evening of Tuesday, October 7.
One of the survivors, identified as Paul Samuli, recalled the chilling moments before the bus plunged.
What caused Waruku accident?
He noted that the journey had started well, but upon reaching the Waruku area, tragedy struck.
“We were approaching a hill, and the driver began speeding. He tried all he could, but lost control of the bus. All I heard after that was that all these people are dead,” Samuli narrated.
The man sustained minor injuries, including a cut on his forehead, but was treated and discharged to heal at home.
A resident of Kawangware, who witnessed the accident, stated that the area is prone to such incidents and called on the relevant authorities to close the road.
“This is the second accident in a short while. There was also a matatu that crashed in the same way,” he stated.
James Kihuri, a doctor at Riversite Medical Centre, said that the majority of those with serious injuries were admitted with severe multiple fractures, while some had head injuries.
“We had to manage and align them, stop the bleeding, and also manage their pain. We dressed the wounds of those who needed it, as some were bleeding excessively,” Kihuri said.
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Where did Latema bus crash?
The bus, belonging to Latema Sacco, plunged into the Nairobi River along the road leading to Gatina. According to reports, the crash was caused by the driver speeding.
Locals crowded the incident scene, with many climbing onto the bus in a desperate attempt to save passengers who were trapped inside.
Residents called for the closure of the road, noting that it has claimed several lives.
Dagoretti police commissioner confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are underway.
Netizens react after Waruku accident
Billy Martinelli OG:
“That road is terrible, not safe for vehicles to pass. Even when you’re in Gatina, you wouldn’t want to go through there, though it’s a shortcut to Kangemi.”
Jackson Dado:
“Quick recovery to the injured. R.I.P to those who lost their lives, and may the Almighty comfort their families during this hard time.”
Catherine Ayuma:
“Condolences, but if it was built for passengers only, what was it doing there? It passes there all the time.”
Joylah Lumbugu:
“May the affected families find solace in Jesus’ name.”
Was missing Nairobi woman victim of Waruku crash?
In related news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a mother from Kawangware failed to return home from work on October 7, leaving her family worried.
Mary Akinyi’s relatives launched a public appeal on social media to trace her whereabouts, hoping she had not been a victim of the Waruku accident.
Sadly, hours after a frantic search, her family found her body at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Mortuary, as she was among the casualties of the accident.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
