6 Students from Mbihi Friends Girls High School Killed in Accident
Tragedy struck on Tuesday afternoon as six high school students lost their lives in a fatal accident along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
The incident occurred at approximately 2 pm, on the stretch between Naivasha and Delamere.
The students were traveling in an 11-seater public service vehicle from Nakuru to Nairobi, as part of a larger group from Mbihi Friends Girls High School in Vihiga.
According to reports, the accident happened when the matatu driver attempted to overtake another vehicle and collided with an oncoming lorry from the opposite direction.
The impact caused the driver to lose control, resulting in the matatu rolling over.
Tragically, five students died on the spot, while seven others, including the matatu driver, sustained injuries and were rushed to Naivasha Level Four hospital for medical treatment.
Remarkably, none of the occupants in the lorry were injured in the collision. The incident has left the community and the school in a state of shock and grief as they grapple with the sudden loss of young lives.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and there is an outpouring of condolences and support for the affected families and the school.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules at all times.
It is a tragic loss for the families, the school, and the entire community, and serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of life and the devastating impact of road accidents.
6 Students from Mbihi Friends Girls High School Killed in Accident
