Tahmeed Bus Company Reveals More Details of Deadly Konza Crash

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In a statement on Tuesday, July 7, the bus company confirmed that one of its buses was involved in an accident shortly after midnight on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of six people, including its driver and the driver of a truck involved in the crash.

According to the company, the crash was triggered by a collision involving two trucks before one of them hit the bus.

"It is with profound sorrow that we confirm one of our buses, KDL 079S, was involved in a fatal road traffic accident in the Kapiti area of Konza shortly after midnight today. We deeply regret to confirm that six people lost their lives in the incident, including our driver and the driver of the truck involved," the company stated.

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"Preliminary information suggests an overtaking pulling truck was struck from behind by a second truck, causing it to collide with our bus," it added.

The company further clarified that investigations into the cause of the accident were ongoing and cautioned against concluding before authorities complete their probe.

"We will refrain from further comment on the cause until authorities conclude their inquiries," the company stated.

The statement comes after several people were feared dead following the midnight crash , involving multiple vehicles, including the bus, which had 50 passengers.

The accident caused a major traffic snarl along the busy highway, with motorists reporting long queues stretching for several metres as emergency teams worked to rescue victims.

According to Tahmeed, Several passengers aboard the bus sustained minor injuries. They were taken for medical attention, with the company noting that most of them were treated and discharged, after which a rescue bus was arranged to continue their journey.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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