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At least six Indian tourists lost their lives and 27 others sustained injuries on Monday after their tour bus veered off the Ol Jororok–Nakuru road and plunged into a ditch in the Gichaka area of Nyandarua County.
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According to police reports, the group was en route to Panari Resort in Nyahururu when the bus driver lost control while navigating a sharp bend on a steep stretch, causing the vehicle to roll into a ravine.
Local residents quickly responded to the scene and began rescue efforts before the police arrived and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. The bus reportedly fell into a gorge nearly 100 meters deep, complicating the rescue operation.
Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed that the bus was carrying 28 Indian tourists, along with three local guides and the driver. He added that a search for three unaccounted individuals continued into the night.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. The area is increasingly becoming a tourist hotspot.
This incident comes amid growing concern over the rising number of road fatalities in Kenya. Just last Tuesday, a separate accident on the Matuu–Mwingi road in Machakos County claimed the lives of at least seven people when a 14-seater matatu crashed in the Mwatungo area.
In response to the alarming trend, the government has ramped up efforts to improve road safety. In October 2023, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) introduced the National Road Safety Action Plan (2023–2027), aiming to cut road deaths and serious injuries by 50% in high-risk corridors and urban zones.
Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar stressed the need for collaborative efforts between national and county governments to enhance road safety.
Kenya records up to 4,000 road deaths annually, with many more people suffering injuries that deeply affect families and communities.
