Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya
Summary
A bus in western Kenya crashed, killing 25 people who were returning from a funeral. The crash occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway, with additional deaths occurring later in the hospital. The bus was a school vehicle used for funeral transport, and authorities are investigating the cause.Key Facts
- A bus crash in western Kenya killed 25 people, including 10 women, 10 men, one girl, and four more who died later in the hospital.
- The accident happened as the bus returned from a funeral on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway.
- The bus was a secondary school vehicle, but it had no students on board at the time.
- The passengers are believed to be from one family.
- The cause of the crash is not yet known.
- Kenya's Ministry of Health called for a blood drive for survivors and offered condolences.
- Kenyan President William Ruto urged authorities to investigate any negligence and improve road safety.
- Kenya has a high rate of road fatalities, with over 4,500 deaths in 2021 alone.
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