A train collided with a school bus along the Gilgil-Nyahururu road in Nakuru County, triggering a rescue operation. The bus carried pupils to school when it reached a railway crossing in Gilgil.
The Teresia School bus tried to cross the railway line when the train hit it. The impact shocked pupils on board and residents nearby, who rushed to help.
Eyewitnesses said the train hit the bus with force and pushed it a short distance along the tracks. People who arrived moments later found the scene chaotic and full of confusion.
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Emergency Teams Respond Quickly
Emergency responders, police officers, and members of the public rushed to the scene immediately. They removed pupils from the damaged bus and gave first aid on the spot.
No deaths occurred at the scene. However, several pupils suffered injuries and received treatment from medical workers.
Medical teams checked the injured children and referred some to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Authorities have not released the exact number of injured pupils.
Police officers opened investigations to determine the cause of the crash. They are checking whether safety rules at the railway crossing were followed.
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Investigators are also reviewing whether the bus driver failed to stop before crossing the railway line. They are assessing the condition of railway signals during the accident.
The accident disrupted traffic along the busy Gilgil-Nyahururu road for several hours. Officers worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow.
Past Rail Accidents Raise Concern
Train accidents have happened before in Nakuru County. In a previous case, a train hit a bus in Naivasha and killed several people.
Residents continue to raise concerns about repeated accidents at railway crossings. They are calling for stronger safety measures and better warning systems.
Authorities urge motorists and pedestrians to follow railway crossing rules strictly. They warn that ignoring safety rules can cause serious and preventable accidents.
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