Three students from Dr Aggrey Boys’ High School in Wundanyi constituency, Taita Taveta County, have died in a tragic accident after being sent home due to a dormitory fire. The students were traveling in a minibus when it crashed on the Wundanyi-Mwatate road, in the Josa area, a notorious stretch known for its dangerous bends.
The incident occurred on the morning of [insert date], when the minibus they were in suffered a brake failure while navigating the sharp Josa bend. The force of the crash led to the tragic deaths of the three students, alongside the driver of the vehicle. The students were returning home after a fire had broken out in one of the school’s dormitories, prompting the administration to temporarily close the institution and send students back to their homes.
Authorities have confirmed that the survivors of the accident, who were also students from Dr Aggrey Boys’ High School, were quickly rushed to Moi Referral Hospital in Voi for immediate medical attention. Some others were taken to St. Joseph Mission Hospital in Voi, where they are receiving treatment for their injuries. Fortunately, the other students are reported to be in stable condition, though the emotional toll of the incident is being felt deeply within the school and the local community.
The two incidents one being the fire at the school and the other the tragic accident—have left the Wundanyi community in mourning. The school, known for its academic excellence, is grappling with the loss of its young learners, and the tragedy has cast a long shadow over the region.
The cause of the fire that led to the closure of the school is still under investigation, with authorities working to determine the extent of the damage and the origin of the blaze. Meanwhile, the local traffic department is conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the minibus accident, particularly the brake failure that led to the crash.
This devastating loss serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of ensuring safety measures for students traveling to and from school. The families of the deceased and the injured students are in the thoughts of the entire community as they navigate through this painful moment.
