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King B Blog of Sunday, 24 December 2023

Source: Philip360

Tragic as the overall number of fatalities from a traffic incident involving a passenger bus

Eight people died in two different bus-related traffic accidents. Four women lost their lives in the Saturday morning incidents, while four others were hurt.

The first catastrophe happened near the Kitale-Lodwar highway at Kalemngorok Center. Four people were killed instantly when a bus headed towards Lodwar lost control and smashed into a throng. Four ladies were among the dead, and one person was hurt in the collision. The severity of the collision was reportedly increased when the bus toppled and landed on its left side.

The road accidents have reignited concerns about the safety of the Kitale-Lodwar highway, prompting calls for increased vigilance, stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, and improved road infrastructure to prevent further loss of life. Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution on the road, especially during the holiday season when travel volumes are higher.

To handle the aftermath, law enforcement and emergency services were sent to the location right away. The wounded party was taken right away to a local hospital to receive care. To ascertain the precise cause of the tragedy and whether any negligence or other circumstances contributed to the unfortunate event, authorities are doing a comprehensive investigation.



Four more people died in a different incident when a matatu was engaged in a deadly collision. Investigators are still piecing together the circumstances leading up to the tragedy, as details surrounding this occurrence continue to surface.