Students injured after a school bus belonging to AIC Lomut Secondary School in West Pokot, carrying 60 students and teachers, was involved in an accident on Friday evening are in stable condition, with no fatalities reported.

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In a statement late last night, Baringo Central MP Joshua Kandie said he had been informed there were no serious casualties from the incident and those rushed to the hospital were in stable condition.

“I am grateful that no serious casualties have been reported. I sincerely thank the emergency responders, healthcare workers at Baringo County Referral Hospital (BCRH), and the good Samaritans who responded promptly to assist the injured,” Kandie said.

According to the Kenya Red Cross, the bus fell and rolled onto the side of the road at a sharp corner along the Kabarnet-Marigat Road near SS Corner in Kabarnet.

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At the time of the accident, the bus was ferrying 56 learners and four teachers travelling to Eldoret.

According to the Kenya Red Cross, emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and evacuated the injured learners and teachers to Baringo County Referral Hospital.

Several injured students received medical treatment and psychosocial first aid.

“I wish every injured student a speedy and complete recovery and pray that they regain their strength soon. May God watch over them and grant comfort to their families during this difficult moment,” MP Kandie said.

The cause of the accident has not yet been established, even as questions over road accidents continue to mount for the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA).

Police are probing the incident, with the bus moved to the Kabarnet Police Station as authorities continue with their investigations.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke