The accident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, October 7, 2025, left more than twenty passengers injured, some critically.
Speaking from his hospital bed, the survivor explained that the bus was moving normally before things suddenly changed.
Speaking from his hospital bed, the survivor explained that the bus was moving normally before things suddenly changed.
“We were approaching Waruku when the bus began moving faster than usual. The driver looked disturbed and tried to slow down, but the brakes seemed to fail,” he recalled.
Moments later, the bus lost control, veered off the road, and plunged into a nearby river.
Moments later, the bus lost control, veered off the road, and plunged into a nearby river.
“People started screaming. I heard someone shout that everyone had died,” the survivor said, describing the horrifying scene.
Residents of Waruku and Kawangware quickly rushed to the scene before rescue teams arrived. They helped pull out passengers trapped under the wreckage.
Residents of Waruku and Kawangware quickly rushed to the scene before rescue teams arrived. They helped pull out passengers trapped under the wreckage.
Locals said that this was not the first accident at the same spot, urging the government to take immediate action.
“This is the second time we’re witnessing such a tragedy here,” said one resident.
“This is the second time we’re witnessing such a tragedy here,” said one resident.
“The road is narrow and was never meant for vehicles. Authorities must fix it before more lives are lost.”
According to police reports, the bus was heading toward Gatina in Dagoretti North when the crash happened at around 5:30 p.m.
According to police reports, the bus was heading toward Gatina in Dagoretti North when the crash happened at around 5:30 p.m.
Witnesses said the driver appeared to struggle with the steering moments before the bus overturned.
Emergency teams from Nairobi County arrived quickly and began rescuing survivors, some of whom were trapped in the mangled vehicle. They were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Medical officer James Kihuri confirmed that most of the victims had suffered serious injuries, including fractures and head wounds.
Emergency teams from Nairobi County arrived quickly and began rescuing survivors, some of whom were trapped in the mangled vehicle. They were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Medical officer James Kihuri confirmed that most of the victims had suffered serious injuries, including fractures and head wounds.
“We managed to stop the bleeding and stabilize them. Some are still under close observation,” he said.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, with early reports pointing to mechanical failure.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, with early reports pointing to mechanical failure.
Meanwhile, residents and road users are calling for proper barriers and speed regulation along the route to prevent future tragedies.
The Waruku crash has once again drawn attention to the increasing number of road accidents in Nairobi, many of which are blamed on reckless driving and poor road maintenance.
The Waruku crash has once again drawn attention to the increasing number of road accidents in Nairobi, many of which are blamed on reckless driving and poor road maintenance.
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