On Friday, March 1, a tragic accident unfolded involving two vehicles, resulting in the loss of several lives. The incident occurred on Busia Road and involved a Tahmeed bus and a fuel tanker trailer. While investigations are still underway and body identifications are taking place in hospitals, recent details shed light on the cause of the accident.
Reports indicate that the accident transpired when the truck driver, in violation of traffic rules, failed to adhere to his designated lane. The collision occurred as the truck driver attempted to overtake another vehicle, resulting in the unfortunate incident.
Here's an explanation from a witness of how the Tahmeed accident happened
— Sholla 🇰🇪 (@Haaland_sholla) March 1, 2024
The road is apparently very narrow
This also supports my view on dualing of the road pic.twitter.com/zVrtVJnJBd
The nation has witnessed a surge in reported accident cases, causing profound loss of lives and injuries, leading to considerable pain and distress for the affected families. This week alone, numerous accidents have been reported.
In one such incident, a fuel tanker erupted into flames, resulting in the passengers being burned beyond recognition. The 36-year-old trailer driver lost his life at the scene, while the driver of the Tahmeed bus sustained injuries to both legs.
As investigations continue, all vehicles involved in the incident have been cleared from the road.