Magina Centre Dreamline Bus-Lorry Collision Injures Passengers
Collision at Magina Centre
A Dreamline passenger bus collided head-on with a transit lorry near Kijabe at Magina Centre. Moreover, the crash occurred around 1am, causing extensive damage to the bus’s front section.
Passengers Sustain Serious Injuries
Several passengers seated in the front, including the driver, sustained serious injuries. Consequently, emergency responders rushed to the scene to rescue and evacuate the injured.
Casualties Yet to Be Confirmed
Authorities have not confirmed the exact number of casualties. However, fears remain that fatalities may have occurred during the violent collision.
Eyewitness Accounts of the Crash
Witnesses reported the lorry veered off its lane before ramming into the bus. Therefore, investigators are probing the cause of the accident to establish responsibility.
Separate Accident on Nairobi–Mombasa Highway
Elsewhere, multiple trucks and a private car crashed along the Tsavo stretch. Additionally, the incident caused a major traffic snarl-up in the early morning hours.
Safety Advisory Issued to Drivers
The Long Distance and Truck Drivers Association urged motorists to stop tailgating. Furthermore, they warned that rainy conditions demand extra caution and longer braking distances.
Rising Concerns Over Night Travel
Stakeholders criticized the government for failing to curb rising night accidents. Consequently, calls for a ban on night journeys have intensified due to driver fatigue risks.
Tragic Kisii–Kisumu Highway Accident
Over the weekend, 10 people died in a crash at Chabera, Homa Bay County. Moreover, the victims, members of one family, were returning home after a wedding ceremony.
Injured Rushed to Hospitals
Several survivors sustained injuries and were taken to Agoro Sare Hospital and Matata Nursing Home. Therefore, authorities continue to emphasize caution on Kenya’s highways during the rainy season.
