Tragic Collision: Train and Bus Accident in Central Kenya

A tragic accident unfolded in central Kenya as a train and a bus collided at a railway crossing, leaving at least four people dead and several others injured. The Kenya Pipeline Company reported that the bus involved was ferrying staff members who had completed their morning shift near Naivasha.

The company released a statement confirming the immediate evacuation of all injured staff to hospitals in Naivasha for urgent medical care. It also pledged to arrange airlifts for those critically harmed in the incident. Meanwhile, the Kenya Red Cross has been actively involved in recovery and rescue efforts at the accident site.

While the Kenya Pipeline Company did not specify the total number of casualties, local media, including The Standard, cited police sources suggesting that the death toll could be as high as six with multiple injuries reported. The tragic incident has left the community in shock and raised questions about safety at railway crossings.

(With inputs from agencies.)