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Several people are feared dead after a horrific road accident involving a Tahmeed bus and several other vehicles along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The crash occurred between Machakos Junction and Kathumani Junction on Monday night.
Preliminary reports indicate the 50-seater bus collided with at least five vehicles. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the collision.
Rescue Teams Respond
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after the crash. They worked to rescue passengers trapped inside the damaged vehicles.
Videos from the scene showed the Tahmeed bus lying on its side. Other vehicles also suffered extensive damage during the collision.
Casualties Yet to Be Confirmed
Witnesses claimed several people lost their lives in the accident. Some estimated the death toll could reach six.
Police had not released official casualty figures by the time of publication. Authorities also withheld the identities of those involved.
Traffic Disrupted
The accident brought traffic to a standstill along the busy highway. Long queues formed as rescue operations continued.
Police later began clearing the wreckage from the road. Investigators are expected to determine what caused the multi-vehicle crash.
Road Safety Concerns Grow
The latest accident adds to a series of deadly crashes reported on Kenyan roads. It comes only days after another fatal collision claimed six lives at Kamara in Mau Summit.
The recent incidents have renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws. Many motorists have urged authorities to strengthen safety measures on major highways.
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