Mombasa: 15 Passengers Injured as Cargo Truck Falls on PSV Matatu at Kibarani
- Kenya Red Cross issued a statement detailing the Kibarani accident that involved a PSV matatu and a cargo trailer
- Photos from the scene of the crash show how tragic the accident was, as the matatu was extensively damaged
- The accident came hours after Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir sanctioned various measures to curb tragic road accidents in the country
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Mombasa - A tragic accident has left several people seriously injured in Kibarani, Mombasa county.
Source: Twitter
The Sunday, August 24, night accident involved a cargo trailer and a Public Service Matatu (PSV) near Ug Holdings.
How did the Kibarani accident occur?
Motorists Association shared a posting indicating that the container fell on a matatu full of passengers.
"Accident. After Ug Holdings to Town. A container fell on a Matatu with passengers. Police and an Ambulance are urgently needed," the Motorists Association said in a tweet.
The Kenya Red Cross team rushed to the scene to help in rescuing the trapped passengers.
In a statement, the Kenya Red Cross disclosed that fifteen people sustained injuries, but no fatalities were reported.
At least five passengers sustained serious injuries, while eight got minor injuries, and they were all rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
"A road traffic accident involving a PSV matatu and a cargo container has occurred at Kibarani, just after Ug Holdings, Mombasa County.
"We are on the ground responding alongside a multi-agency response team. Fifteen people sustained injuries and were taken to health facilities by well-wishers. Thankfully, no lives were lost. The scene has been cleared," Kenya Red Cross said.
Recent road accident
- One of the deadliest incidents occurred on the evening of Friday, August 8, when a school bus carrying mourners overturned at the notorious Coptic roundabout in Kisumu, killing 26 people.
- In Kajiado county, a PSV matatu collided with a lorry near Kitengela, claiming the lives of eight passengers.
- In Nakuru county, nine Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) employees died on the spot after a bus hit a train in Naisha.
Source: Twitter
What causes road accidents in Kenya
The latest accident occurred a day after Roads Cabinet Secretary David Chirchir issued a strong warning to motorists about rising road carnage.
In a statement on Saturday, August 23, the Ministry of Roads and Transport implored all road users to be watchful to avert the spate of accidents.
Chirchir spoke after receiving the report of the investigations into the recent string of tragic road accidents.
The Roads CS explained the causes of the carnage, putting road users on notice as he called on all stakeholders to restore order on the roads.
According to the CS, most accidents are caused by poor roads, drivers' inappropriate behaviours, and unroadworthy vehicles.
He stated that all the government agencies had been activated to enforce the measures for sanity on the roads.
Chirchir further added that the ministry will prioritise repairing dangerous sections of highways while working with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
Source: TUKO.co.ke
