Several pupils have been injured after a school van they were traveling in overturned along Charity Road in Endarasha, Kieni West, Nyeri County.
Preliminary reports indicate that the driver lost control of the van, causing it to roll and land in a ditch, leaving several learners with serious injuries.
In a statement, the Kenya Red Cross announced that its responders were quickly deployed to the scene for the rescue mission.
“A road traffic incident involving a school bus that veered off the road and overturned has been reported in Endarasha, Nyeri County. Response teams have been deployed,” the organization stated.
The injured learners were rushed by first responders to the Endarasha Health Centre for urgent medical attention.
The incident comes days after a bus belonging to Kenya Bus Service (KBS) was involved in a road accident along Argwings Kodhek Road in Nairobi.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, January 27, at around 11 p.m. near the junction of Argwings Kodhek Road and Oledume Road.
The bus, which was heading to Kawangware, reportedly rammed into a stationary lorry from behind.
Two passengers died on the spot, while a third succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment in the hospital.
Several other passengers were injured in the crash and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
On January 6, at least 10 students were injured after being involved in a road accident at Kimende along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.
The bus, which belongs to Guardian Angel Coach Limited, was ferrying the students to school when the accident happened.
Photos shared by witnesses showed the bus lying on its side, with bystanders assisting the students who were in the bus.
