- A Kenyan family based in Hoover, US, is devastated after losing three children who were on a Christmas vacation in Kenya in a tragic accident
- Njeri Deleon, Kairo Winkelpleck and Emmanuel Deleon died while their sister, Njeri, is admitted at the hospital to recover from the injuries she sustained at the hospital
- Back in the US, the Hoover Middle School community also expressed heartbreak over the untimely deaths of the beloved students
Iowa, US: A US-based couple, Wambui Ndiragu and her husband, have been thrown into mourning following the deaths of their three children, who were involved in an accident while visiting the country.
Source: Facebook
It has emerged that what was meant to be a beautiful Christmas holiday turned into the darkest moments for parents who wanted their kids to enjoy Kenya; sadly, their children were involved in a tragic car accident while they were in Kenya on vacation over the December holidays
The three who are no more include Emmanuel Nyori DeLeon (13), young Kairu (6), and Emmanuel Kairu. At the same time, their sister Njeri (16), who sustained serious injuries from the accident, is currently receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
Source: UGC
How were kids mourned in US?
Back in the US, the school and community that know the DeLeon family were equally devastated as they shared the news about the untimely deaths.
“On January 4, while on a dream family trip to Kenya, the family was involved in a tragic accident. We are heartbroken to share that Emmanuel, one of our 8th graders at Hoover Middle School, and his younger brother Kairo, passed away at the scene,” said Hoover Middle School on their Facebook page.
“Their older sister, Njeri, a junior at West High and a previous Hoover Hawk, is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in critical condition at a hospital in Kenya,” read another part.
How did netizens react to the deaths?
Glenda Griffin:
This is so heartbreaking!! Njeri was one of my former third grade students at Lou Henry. She was so sweet, caring, and a very kindhearted girl. She had the most beautiful smile all the time! I’m praying for comfort for her entire family and her friends. Rest in Jesus’ arms sweet Njeri!
Faisel Kichuna:
“Breaks my heart I sent the family my thoughts prayers and ties. Salama salama moyoni.”
Carrie Etten:
“Heartbreaking for this family. I can’t even imagine the grief they are experiencing. Prayers and peace to all. “
Melly Osorio:
“Thank you everyone for being supportive i can’t believe my little sister gone.”
Nino Atocha:
“My condolences…I pray for your healing and the community to help you raise again! RIP to 3 new angels!”
Kathy Dillon:
“My condolences and prayers.”
Judy Belden Viers:
“Sending prayers.”
Amy L. Fox Fleming:
“That’s horrible; prayers for this family & all the kids’ friends.”
Sole survivor in school bus crash speaks
In another story, a school van crashed and killed over 10 children, leaving the nation in mourning, with many people wondering what caused the accident.survivor
A survivor identified as Mamello shared vital information about peers in a poignant TikTok video that also showed her peeking from an ambulance.
The driver faces charges of culpable murder following the tragic accident in Vanderbijlpark, as many parents are left wondering about the deaths of their children
Source: TUKO.co.ke
