A bus carrying students heading to a funeral in Mombasa crashed in Kisumu, leaving two dead and 19 injured, according to local reports. The incident occurred as the vehicle was en route to the funeral ceremony. The injured were taken to Lisa Hospital and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital for treatment.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, where the bus had overturned. Witnesses reported that the crash happened on a rural road near the city center. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
The bus was carrying a group of students, and the exact number of passengers on board is still under review. Local officials have called for an inquiry into the safety of school transport in the region.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety in Kisumu. No further details have been released about the cause of the crash. (nation.africa)
