Nairobi, Kenya – In a tragic incident, a bus belonging to Naboka Sacco, which was en route from Gataka in Ongata Rongai to Karen, plunged into the Mbagathi River near the Cooperative University of Kenya.
This devastating accident has resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, while ten others have been rushed to nearby hospitals with various injuries.
The accident occurred early in the morning, just as the day was beginning for many commuters. The bus, commonly used by students of the Cooperative University of Kenya, veered off the road and fell into the river, causing immediate panic and chaos.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrifying, with passengers trapped inside the bus as rescue efforts began.
One eyewitness recounted the moment, having just finished their morning run in the area, a popular route due to its elevation. “This just happened after I was done with my morning run, this is my route because of the elevation. May the soul of the departed Rest In Peace, quick recovery to the injured,” they told K47 digital news team.
Emergency services and police were quick to respond, with rescue operations commencing immediately. Divers and local rescue teams worked tirelessly to retrieve the passengers from the submerged vehicle. The injured were swiftly taken to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.
A source from K47 digital news highlighted that many of the passengers were likely students from the Cooperative University of Kenya. “A majority of the passengers are likely to be The Cooperative University students. During my University days, this was our main mode of transport from Gataka to the school,” the source explained. This tragic connection has sent shockwaves through the university community, where many students and staff are now mourning the loss of their colleagues and friends.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, with authorities examining various factors that could have led to the bus losing control. Weather conditions, road quality, and mechanical issues are all being considered as potential contributors to this tragedy.
Local leaders and university officials have expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased and are calling for improved safety measures on this route to prevent such incidents in the future.
As the community grapples with this devastating event, the focus remains on providing support and assistance to those affected. The quick response from emergency services has been commendable, but the pain and loss felt by the victims’ families and friends will take much longer to heal.
