A tragic road accident along the Londiani-Muhoroni road on Monday February 24, 2025 at night claimed the lives of four people and left 56 others seriously injured.
The crash, which happened around 9:30 PM, involved a passenger bus traveling to Nairobi and a truck headed towards Muhoroni.
The impact was so severe that the bus veered off the road and crashed into a sugarcane farm.
Police reported that the bus lost control during the incident and swerved off the road, before landing in a sugarcane plantation.
Four passengers—a man and three women—died on the spot. Their bodies were taken to St. Vincent de Paul Hospital Mortuary for identification and autopsy.
Witnesses described the accident scene as heartbreaking, with injured passengers crying out for help.
First responders, including police officers and area residents rushed to assist, ensuring the wounded were taken to hospitals for treatment.
A total of 56 people sustained serious injuries and were taken to various hospitals, including St. Vincent Mission Hospital, Koru Mission Hospital, and Muhoroni Subcounty Hospital.
Four of the critically injured were later transferred to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu for specialized medical care.
Following the tragedy, authorities have urged drivers to be extra cautious, especially on accident-prone roads. While investigations into the cause of the crash are still ongoing, initial reports suggest that speeding or reckless overtaking may have played a role.
This accident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in Kenya, where frequent crashes continue to claim lives.
Meanwhile, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has emphasized the need for stricter traffic enforcement to reduce such tragedies.
