Kericho: 66 Seater Bus Crashes in Londiani, Rescue Operation Underway

 

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is reporting a mass casualty incident in Londiani. Onlookers at the scene of the accident where a truck lost control killing over 50 people in Londiani Trading Center.  According to KRCS, the road traffic incident involved a 66-seater bus. "Response teams have been activated," the Kenya Red Cross posted on X. In the statement, the humanitarian organisation disclosed that 40 casualties had been evacuated to Fort Tenarn Hospital and four others to Kericho County Referral Hospital by the county ambulance, EMS Kenya, and well-wishers. "No fatalities were reported. Psychosocial support is ongoing by the Red Cross Action Team," KRCS further said. What the Kericho police boss said about the Londiani crash Nation.Africa reported that Kericho Traffic Police Commander Paul Kipkeu confirmed the 3am accident, saying it involved a Busia-bound bus belonging to Promise Company. "The bus belonging to Promise Company was involved in an accident when the driver George Otieno Okoth swerved and veered off the road while trying to avoid hitting another motor vehicle," Kipkeu said. Kipkeu further revealed that the bus was ferrying passengers from Nairobi to Busia when the accident occurred. The passengers suffered serious and minor injuries including fractures. TUKO.co.ke previously reported that several people died after a trailer rammed into a matatu, boda boda riders, and pedestrians at Londiani Junction.How a previous Londiani road accident happened A trailer heading to Kericho is said to have lost control and rammed into awaiting matatus parked at the junction, boda boda riders, and traders who hawk at the spot. More than 45 people are reported to have died, and several others hospitalised following a tragic accident that occurred at Londiani Junction on Friday, June 30, at 6:30 pm. In a statement, Kericho governor Erick Mutai confirmed the incident, offering his condolences to those who've lost their loved ones. The county chief described the accident as a dark moment for the people of Kericho, adding that he was crushed by it. "My heart is crushed. It is a dark moment for the people of Kericho. My heart goes out to the families who have just lost their loved ones in a worst Road Carnage at Londiani Junction," he wrote. He said his government had mobilised ambulances to respond to the horrific scene, adding that medical facilities and staff have been placed on standby to receive casualties. 

by  Dennis Lubanga