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Mombasa Road Crash Kills at Least 22 in Head-On Bus-Lorry Collision

Alphie Today, 12:20 PM 1 min read
Context of the fatal bus-lorry collision at Kanga

Makueni County Commissioner Abdulahi Khalif confirms the collision at Kanga, as injured victims receive treatment in Mtito Andei.

At least 22 people died in a Mombasa Road crash involving a bus and a lorry on Sunday morning. The vehicles collided head-on at Kanga, past Mtito Andei, along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.

Makueni County Commissioner Abdulahi Khalif confirmed the accident, which occurred at around 7am and also injured several people.

Mombasa Road crash death toll rises

The initial death toll stood at 20. However, two more victims later died from their injuries, bringing the total to at least 22.

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The bus was reportedly carrying passengers returning from a burial ceremony when the collision occurred.

Injured victims receive hospital care

Meanwhile, the injured victims were taken to Mtito Andei Sub-County Hospital, where they are receiving treatment. The available information did not specify the number of injured people or their conditions.

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