40 injured in Londiani highway crash

Rift Valley
By Nikko Tanui | Dec 14, 2023
A police officer at the site of the crash. [Nikko Tanui, Standard]

Forty passengers narrowly escaped death when a 66-seater bus they were travelling in was involved in an accident at Tunnel area along the Londiani-Muthuroni road.

The accident which occurred at around 3am left the passengers with multiple injuries.

Kericho County Red Cross Co-ordinator Sylvia Tuwei said five people sustained serious injuries and were taken to Kericho County Hospital for treatment.

"Those with minor injuries have been transported to Fort Tenan Hospital where they were attended to and discharged. No fatalities reported," she said.

The accident reportedly occurred when the driver of the bus encountered a sudden stop by a vehicle in front of him.

"In an attempt to avoid a collision, he swerved and veered to the left side of the road. The bus eventually came to a rest on the left side of the road, facing the Muhoroni direction," read a police report in part.

Share this story
Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner fired Canada to a 1-0 win over South Africa in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, as the co-hosts advance to the last 16
Top darters battle for Fifth Seeding Series honours in Nakuru
As the fight for top honours started to take shape in the Kenya Darts Association Nakuru County League, trophies for the Fifth Seeding Series Championships have been availed
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa in historic World Cup knockout clash
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday.
World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for "privacy and space" following the announcement by his partner Noa van der Bij that they had lost their unborn son.
Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout tie with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1
.
RECOMMENDED NEWS