A devastating road accident early Tuesday morning at Migaa, along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway, has left 13 people dead and 36 others seriously injured. The collision involved a coast bus and multiple other vehicles, turning the usually busy highway into a scene of chaos and despair.

Emergency response teams, including the Kenya Red Cross and local rescue units, quickly descended upon the scene in photos and videos seen by mkarimu.net to assist the injured and manage the aftermath. In a statement, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that the injured were rushed to Molo and Coptic Hospitals for urgent medical attention.

Catastrophic Brake Failure

According to reports, the accident was triggered when the bus’s brakes failed, causing it to lose control and smash into several vehicles before careening off the road and landing in a ditch. The force of the impact left the bus mangled beyond recognition, with passengers’ belongings scattered across the highway.

As rescue operations continue, authorities are working tirelessly to clear the wreckage and recover any remaining passengers trapped beneath the twisted metal. The bodies of the deceased have been moved to a nearby morgue as investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.

This tragic incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for stricter enforcement of road safety measures, particularly on major highways prone to such accidents.