Nakuru: Several Feared Dead as Ena Coach Bus, Other Cars Crash in Mai Mahiu
- Several people are feared dead after an Ena Coach bus and multiple vehicles crashed in the Mai Mahiu area, with a video capturing the aftermath
- Preliminary reports suggested possible causes of the accident, as the wreckage at the scene revealed the extent of the damage
- A section of Kenyans on social media urged the public to pray for the country, hoping for an end to the recent spate of road crashes
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Nakuru —A deadly crash on the Mai Mahiu–Narok Highway late last night claimed several lives and left many injured after a trailer struck an Ena Coach bus travelling from Nairobi to Kehancha, Migori.
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The crash occurred at around 11pm on Saturday, August 9, in the Mai Mahiu area.
What is the cause of Mai Mahiu accident?
According to preliminary reports, the accident is believed to have been caused by a brake failure on the trailer, which sent it crashing into the bus and several other vehicles.
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Emergency responders rushed the injured to Naivasha Sub-County Hospital, while the exact number of fatalities remains unconfirmed.
Police officers at the scene found the bus overturned on a hilly stretch, with bystanders gathering around the wreckage. One car was completely destroyed.
The incident has sparked concern on social media, with Kenyans urging those whose relatives may have been travelling on the bus to check on their safety.
The latest incident comes hours after several accidents in the past week, which have claimed dozens of lives.
How did Kenyans react to Mai Mahiu accident?
Reuben M. Mutua
"And what's happening on our roads currently? Accidents day and night. Yaani each day lazima gari lianguke, ikikosa, aeroplane. Today is Sunday, let's pray to rebuke the spirit of accidents in our country."
Eddy Papaa
"The season of road accidents is here. Dear Lord, we call on Your Name, powerful than any other, kindly let these accidents come to an end with this one. May we not lose more lives than we have in the last two days?"
Esther Maina
"Hii sio kawaida. Mungu ingilia kati na utuepushe na mipango ya kuzimu."
Essy Wambo
"What's happening every day accident. Oh Lord, protect us with the blood of Jesus Christ."
Lucas Dalton
"Have mercy on us, dear God. RIP to all fallen soldiers. Heartfelt condolences to their beloved families."
Ongaya Nabiswa
"Is it careless driving or speeding that is causing everyday road accidents, or what's going on?"
Melvin Shantel
"One must be insane to term this as normal accidents. Let's all sing that Rose Muhando's song 'naiombea nchi yangu nehema yako bwana'.
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Woman mourns 13 relatives killed in Kisumu accident
Meanwhile, the incident occurred just two days after 26 people were killed in the Coptic Roundabout accident in Kisumu.
Florence Akoth was heartbroken after learning that 13 of her close relatives died in the crash while 26 remain hospitalised at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
The crash involved an AIC Naki High School bus, which was transporting the passengers from a funeral of their relative in Nyahera.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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