A severe road accident occurred this evening at the Gitaru interchange, where Kikuyu-Wangige Junction meets the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
The incident involved a bus from the Arch Bishop Ezekiel Group of Schools and a lorry, leaving the local community and authorities scrambling to respond.
Eyewitnesses report that the school bus, which had been hired for passenger transport, collided head-on with a lorry at the site of an ongoing interchange construction.
The impact caused the bus to overturn, trapping an unknown number of passengers inside.
As news of the accident spread, conflicting reports emerged about the severity of the incident.
While some sources fear multiple fatalities, others suggest that the extent of injuries is still being determined.
Emergency services and local residents quickly mobilized to initiate rescue operations, working tirelessly to free those trapped in the wreckage.
The accident site, located at the junction of Waiyaki Way and the road leading to Karen, has become a scene of intense activity.
Rescue teams are battling against time to reach and assist the victims, while concerned onlookers gather, hoping for positive news.
Local authorities have urged caution to drivers in the area, as the ongoing construction at the Gitaru interchange may have contributed to the hazardous conditions.
This tragic event highlights the importance of road safety, especially in areas undergoing infrastructure development.
As the community comes to terms with this shocking incident, messages of support and condolences have begun pouring in for the affected families.
The full extent of the accident’s impact remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly left a deep mark on the Gitaru and wider Kiambu County community.
Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to this tragic collision. In the meantime, local leaders are calling for calm and offering support to those affected by this devastating event.
As rescue operations continue, we urge our readers to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts.
We will provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.