TUM confirms two students killed in Ahero road accident, 29 injured
In its latest update, TUM said all 14 students who had been receiving treatment at Lisa Hospital had since been discharged.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) has announced that two of its students lost their lives and 29 others sustained injuries in a bus accident near Ahero. The tragic incident occurred as the bus, carrying mourners to the burial of former TUM student leader Elvis “Beast” Otieno, veered off the road. The university revealed that the driver lost control after trying to evade a collision with an oncoming car.
Two male students were killed, while 29 others were injured and taken to local hospitals for treatment. As of now, all 14 students who were previously being treated at Lisa Hospital have been discharged, but 15 remain under medical care at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, with one student requiring further care at Aga Khan Hospital.
TUM Vice Chancellor Prof Laila U. Abubakar expressed deep sorrow over the loss and praised the swift response of emergency services. The university urged the public to rely on official communications and respect the privacy of the affected students and families.
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