An accident involving more than five vehicles occurred on the Nairobi-Naivasha highway near Acre Tano Limuru on Friday, July 14, 2023.
The accident involved a trailer, a school bus from Kayole High School, and three other vehicles.
The school bus was carrying students who were returning from a field trip to Naivasha. The students were between the ages of 12 and 15 years old.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but it is believed that one of the vehicles may have lost control and collided with the others.
Seven people were killed in the accident, including six students and the bus driver. Over 20 other people were injured, including several students.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The condition of some of the injured is still unknown.
The accident has caused traffic to be disrupted on the Nairobi-Naivasha highway. Police are currently on the scene directing traffic and investigating the accident.
This is the second major accident to occur on the Nairobi-Naivasha highway in recent months. In May 2023, a bus collided with a truck, killing 12 people.
The government has called for increased safety measures on the Nairobi-Naivasha highway. These measures include installing speed bumps and improving road signage.
The government has also urged motorists to be more careful when driving on the highway. Motorists are advised to obey the speed limit and to be aware of their surroundings.
The accident is a tragedy, and our thoughts are with the families of the victims. We hope that the injured make a full recovery.
