Fatal Bus Crash Renews Concerns Over Road Safety
Kenya Faces Renewed Road Safety Concerns After Deadly Highway Collision
A serious collision between a bus and a truck on Kenya’s main Nairobi–Mombasa highway killed at least 24 people and injured another 24, according to an Associated Press report published on 25 October.
The crash occurred near Makueni, close to the site of another fatal accident earlier in the month.
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Authorities have raised concerns about dangerous driving practices and vehicle safety. The National Transport and Safety Authority has also highlighted the scale of the country’s road-safety challenge.
The government has called for inspections of public service vehicles following the latest tragedy.
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