Tahmeed Bus Full of Passengers Burst Into Flame in Kibwezi

A Nairobi-to-Mombasa Tahmeed bus was reduced to a wreck after catching fire in Kibwezi, Makueni County, on Wednesday morning.

All passengers escaped safely without injuries after the driver reportedly noticed mechanical problems and stopped the vehicle.

The incident occurred around 5 am at Dakota Complex, between Makindu and Kiunduani, along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.

Witnesses said the driver moved the bus off the road, giving passengers time to get out before the flames spread.

Photos from the scene showed thick smoke rising from the burning vehicle as passengers and other motorists watched from a safe distance.

Passengers Lose Their Belongings

The fire destroyed the bus and passengers’ luggage, leaving behind a burnt metallic frame.

The wreckage was later towed to a nearby police station as investigations into the incident began.

The fire also disrupted traffic along the busy highway, forcing some motorists to use alternative routes while the scene was cleared.

The exact cause of the blaze remains unknown, and Tahmeed had not issued an official statement by the time of publication.

Possible causes of vehicle fires include electrical faults, fuel leaks and overheating, but investigators are yet to establish what happened.

Another Tahmeed Bus Fire

The incident comes less than two months after another Tahmeed bus caught fire in Voi, Taita Taveta County, on September 4.

That bus was also travelling from Nairobi to Mombasa when it reportedly burst into flames after two rear tyres burst.

Passengers escaped without injuries in that incident, renewing concerns about safety on long-distance bus routes.

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