Tragedy Strikes 11 University Students Lose Lives In Fatal Road Accident During Academic Expedition

Tragedy Strikes 11 University Students Lose Lives In Fatal Road Accident During Academic Expedition

On Monday, March 18th, tragedy struck as a bus carrying students from Kenyatta University collided with a truck amid heavy rainfall, resulting in the loss of 11 lives and leaving 42 others seriously injured….READ ALSOBobrisky Confesses Wizkid, My Longtime Crush Since University Of Lagos Days

The devastating incident occurred around 5:50 pm local time in Maungu, approximately 360 kilometers from Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, as the students were traveling to the coastal city of Mombasa for an academic excursion.

“Fatal Turn: 11 University Students Perish in Road Mishap During Educational Trip”

According to authorities, the collision unfolded when the university bus attempted to overtake a line of vehicles in challenging weather conditions, causing it to skid off the road. This sudden maneuver compelled the truck driver to swerve to avoid a direct collision, leading to the impact on the left side of the university bus.

Tragically, 10 individuals from Kenyatta University lost their lives at the scene, with another victim succumbing to injuries later in hospital.

Of the injured, 42 individuals are reported to be in critical condition, adding to the gravity of the situation.