At least 14 individuals are recuperating from injuries sustained in a road accident that occurred on Friday evening at Kibarani in Mombasa County. The victims are currently receiving treatment at the Coast General and Referral Hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition.
The accident involved a Tahmeed bus that lost control and rammed into a public service vehicle. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the impact was severe, leaving both passengers and the driver injured. One survivor recounted hearing a loud noise while on his phone, just before chaos broke out. As the passengers scrambled to exit the bus, they discovered that the driver and several others had been thrown from the vehicle by the force of the crash.
In response to the incident, the bus company confirmed that the driver sustained injuries, but fortunately, no fatalities were reported. According to a statement released by the company, another one of their buses had also been involved in an accident earlier at around 3 a.m. in the Gilgil area along the Mombasa-Nakuru highway. That incident involved a bus bearing the registration KCN 075. Although the driver and a number of passengers sustained injuries, they were described as minor, and all are currently receiving medical attention.
Later in the evening, a second bus with registration KCK 104 was involved in a separate accident at the Kibarani Overpass. This bus, which was not carrying passengers at the time, was en route to the company’s yard. While no fatalities occurred, a number of individuals were injured and were taken to the Coast General Hospital for treatment.
The bus company emphasized its commitment to passenger safety and confirmed that it is working closely with authorities to establish the cause of both accidents. A rescue bus was dispatched to assist the affected passengers in the first incident, and the company expressed its regret over the events, assuring the public that it is prioritizing the welfare of all involved.
These accidents come amid a noticeable rise in road crashes across the country, particularly during the school holiday period, which typically sees an increase in travel and traffic volume. The recent spike in road incidents has raised concerns over road safety and the enforcement of traffic regulations.
Just two days prior to the Mombasa incidents, another fatal road crash occurred along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Machakos County. In that case, a man lost his life following a head-on collision between a salon car and an oncoming lorry in the Kyumbi area of Athi River subcounty. The driver of the car died instantly, and his body was taken to the Machakos Level 5 Hospital mortuary for identification and post-mortem examination.
Local authorities reported the case as a fatal traffic accident and launched investigations into the cause of the collision. Traffic officers remained on the scene for hours as they collected evidence and attempted to restore order along the busy stretch of road.
As investigations into both the Mombasa and Machakos accidents continue, there is growing public concern regarding the state of road infrastructure and the enforcement of traffic laws. Many are calling for enhanced road safety campaigns and stricter checks on commercial vehicles, especially buses that carry long-distance travelers. With schools closing and more families hitting the roads, authorities are urging all drivers to exercise extra caution and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy.
