Kenya Red Cross: Makueni matatu crash leaves passengers injured after vehicle rolls at Kalembwani
A matatu carrying an estimated 50 passengers from Ivingoni Ward to Kyathi lost control, veered off the road and rolled several times at Kalembwani in Makueni County. The crash prompted a multi-agency rescue response involving the Kenya Red Cross, Makueni County disaster management officials and the Kenya Police. The Kenya Red Cross said injured passengers […]
A matatu carrying around 50 passengers from Ivingoni Ward to Kyathi in Makueni County crashed in Kalembwani, leaving several injured. The Kenya Red Cross, Makueni County disaster management officials, and the Kenya Police responded to the scene. The Red Cross confirmed that injured passengers were evacuated to Makueni County Referral Hospital for treatment, but the exact number of injuries and fatalities remains unknown.
The cause of the accident is also still under investigation. The Kenya Red Cross stated that emergency teams moved to the site after the matatu left the road and rolled several times. The Red Cross emphasized that injured individuals were taken to the hospital for medical attention, with their condition not yet disclosed. Police investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
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