- At least 28 passengers were injured in a tragic accident involving an Easy Coach along Nakuru–Kisumu Highway
- Authorities urged stricter traffic enforcement to enhance highway safety in the country during the festive season
- The accident occurred a day after another bus crashed, killing a woman suspected to be the wife of a police officer
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
At least 28 passengers have been injured after an Easy Coach bus rammed into a trailer along the Nakuru–Kisumu Highway on Monday, December 15.
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The accident occurred past Salgaa, a section of road long regarded as a black spot due to frequent crashes.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene and ferried the injured to hospitals in Nakuru. The bus was travelling from Nairobi to Kisumu at the time of the collision.
While witnesses reported multiple casualties, Easy Coach is yet to confirm the exact number of those affected as investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
Meanwhile, the wreckage revealed an extremely damaged bus on the front and partly on the side.
This latest incident adds to growing concerns over repeated night accidents along the highway.
Another Easy Coach bus crashes in Chemoset
The crash came just hours after another Easy Coach bus overturned near the Chemoset area along the Eldoret-Kitale Highway, injuring several passengers.
Company staff confirmed that a woman, reportedly the wife of a police officer, died on the spot. Witnesses described scenes of panic as rescuers pulled victims from the wreckage.
One eyewitness said she was shocked by the scale of injuries, which ranged from minor cuts to severe tissue damage.
How did Kenyans react to Easy Coach crash
Willis Mwesh
“Let these transportation companies employ extra drivers during the festive season since there are a lot of people moving.”
Casey Smith
“I can vouch for Easy Coach; they’re really good. Won’t be surprised that the trailer must have been parked without reflectors to warn other road users.”
Meshack Etindi
“Are the rails on dangerous spots enough to contain accidents at Salgaa? Sad indeed! The road is slippery due to heavy rains witnessed along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway; drivers must be careful.”
Kennedy Ochumba
“December is a very distasteful time for Satan to kill innocent passengers who were travelling for the festival celebration, so let us pray for those victims and protect these travellers.”
Millan Joseph
“Please drivers, this is now becoming notorious every day. You are killing people through road accidents; let’s be watchful on roads and drive safely.”
10 people killed in Kisumu-Kisii Highway
It came just hours after another tragic crash on the Kisumu–Kisii Highway near Chabera, where 10 people lost their lives.
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The accident occurred when the Nissan matatu they were travelling in collided head-on with a lorry from Oyugis towards Katito. This occurred after the lorry reportedly lost control and veered into the Nissan’s lane.
Authorities and road safety advocates are once again calling for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and urgent measures to improve safety along Kenya’s highways.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
