Kirinyaga: More Than 40 Marsabit-Bound Bus Passengers Escape Unhurt After Vehicle Catches Fire

• More than 40 passengers were safely evacuated after their bus heading to Marsabit caught fire in the Mwea area, Kirinyaga
• Several onlookers gathered around the scene as stranded passengers sat by the roadside with their luggage
• A rear wheel of the bus was completely destroyed and removed though the cause of the accident is yet to be established

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

Kirinyaga - In recent weeks, a rising number of road accidents has led to mourning for several families across the country.

On Saturday, August 24, an incident occurred when a bus travelling from Nairobi to Marsabit caught fire in the Mwea area of Kirinyaga county.

Fortunately, over 40 passengers aboard the bus were safely evacuated. Footage from Ramogi TV shows the police on-site as people worked to extinguish the blaze.

What caused Kirinyaga bus fire accident?

As the fire was controlled, passengers gathered by the roadside with their luggage, while onlookers formed a crowd around the scene, to witness the distressing event.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Meanwhile, the rear wheel of the bus was removed by the fire, showing how badly the damage was.

Kenyans react after all passengers survive Kirinyaga crash

Elias Muraguri replied:

"Something has been happening we need to be sensitive and keep praying as we end the Month. These patterns are not normal. Keep Guard, be watchful and pray."

Roselyne Walucho said:

"Wherever you start your journey put God first, let's look and pray for our friends and enemies too."

Muriithi Enoch observed:

"When your guardian angels are working overtime."

Kemuma Celphine advised:

"We need to be prayerful it's becoming worse the blood is oozing too much."

26 people killed in Malawi accident

In other news, 26 people including two children were confirmed dead after their minibus collided with a fuel tanker and burst into flames.

The speeding bus was headed to Lilongwe, Malawi, was speeding up and it ended up hitting the Tanzanian fuel tanker in an attempt to overtake it.

According to authorities, only eight people were identified as the others were completely burnt making it hard to know their identities.

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