1 Dead, 46 Students Injured as Uzima University Bus Crashes in Kisumu

 

Uzima university bus accident kills one 46 students injured
 

The Mamboleo area in Kisumu was shrouded in sombreness after a tragic accident involving a Uzima University bus carrying students that overturned. Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu where Uzima University bus overturned killing one on the spot. The accident occurred on Monday, July 15, at the Coptic Roundabout along the Kisumu-Kakamega Road. As per the reports, one person had tragically lost their life, while 46 others were injured and swiftly taken to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital for urgent medical care.  "At around 6pm, our paramedics and members of the public rescued 46 passengers believed to be students of Uzima University after their bus was involved in a road accident at Coptic Round about in Kisumu, along the Kisumu-Kakamega road. We wish them a quick recovery," confirmed St John's ambulance on their X page. Residents rescue Uzima University students from crashed bus Footage and photos from the scene depicted a harrowing sight, with several individuals gathered around as efforts were made to assist the students from the overturned bus. There was palpable fear during the rescue operation as locals painstakingly retrieved the bodies that were trapped beneath the bus. An eyewitness recounted that some students had suffered severe head injuries, and the bus itself sustained significant damage. The cause of the accident is yet to be established. 

by  Nancy Odindo