At least 13 students were injured after two school buses carrying a total of 101 pupils were involved in a road accident in the Riting area of West Pokot County.

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The incident was confirmed by the Kenya Red Cross Society, which said six males and seven females sustained injuries in the crash.

According to the humanitarian organisation, all 13 injured students were evacuated to Kapenguria Referral Hospital for treatment as emergency response teams rushed to the scene.

"Kenya Red Cross is responding to a road traffic incident involving two school buses carrying 101 pupils in Riting Area, West Pokot County," the organisation said in a statement.

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"So far, 13 injured persons (6 males and 7 females) have been evacuated to Kapenguria Referral Hospital for treatment," it added.

According to reports, the students were going on an educational tour when the incident occurred. There are reports that one person also died as a result of the accident, although Kenyans.co.ke could not independently verify the reports.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke