Several people are feared dead following a terrible accident that happened along the busy Webuye- Eldoret Road. The accident occurred at Kaburengu junction near Webuye. When did the Kaburengu accident happen? The horrible accident occurred near the Kaburengu interchange, a place considered a blackspot, on Tuesday, March 4. West TV reported that the deadly accident involved a school bus and a truck that was transporting molasses. The truck driver died on the spot, and seven other people sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.
Preliminary reports indicate the school bus was ferrying two teachers and three students when the accident occurred. The cause of the accident has not been established, but the photos from the scene show how terrible the accident was, as some of the vehicles involved were completely destroyed. People around the Kaburengu accident scene. Photo: West TV. Source: Facebook How Kenyans reacted to Kaburengu accident Elgon TV Kenya: “I heard that the school bus that was involved in a road accident among other vehicles is from Nandi county and it had brought students studying in Cheptais boys in Mt.Elgon. Then on it’s way back, it was carrying two teachers and three students before getting involved in a road accident at Kaburengu flyover on Webuye-Eldoret route. One of the teachers broke his limbs and the others experienced minor injuries.
Quick recovery to them.” Abonyo Ken: “PWAK is profoundly shocked and grieved by the reported fatalities in the horrific road accident at Kaburengu, Kakamega. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. This incident is a stark reminder of the persistent dangers on our roads, and we cannot remain passive.” Lavender Pendo “Kaburengu every year we need to pray hardly, pole sana.” Kopi Kipson “Kwani hii kaburengu Iko na nini? We thought flyover will help to reduce the accidents! 😭😭😭 Stellah Wamalwa: “Kwan Sasa imekuwa ni wimbo wa kila mwezi! Kaburengu! Kaburengu! Kaburengu! Kaburengu? Shida unaezakuwa ni nn na hii place.” Jeff Kips “Praying for those who have lost their students at kaburengu in a fatal accident involving four vehicles 🙏🏻”
by Amos Khaemba
