At least 17 people, mostly pilgrims, killed in Kenya road crash
AgenciesNairobiAt least 17 people, most of them Catholic pilgrims on the way to a prayer site, have been killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on the highway to the Kenyan...
A multiple-vehicle crash on a highway leading to Mombasa, Kenya, has claimed at least 17 lives, predominantly among Catholic pilgrims traveling to a prayer site. The incident occurred in the Salama region, approximately 90 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, following midnight. Police reported the crash happened when a truck attempted to overtake another but failed, resulting in a collision with a van carrying the pilgrims.
Media sources suggest the pilgrims were in a 14-seater minibus, and the crash took the lives of the van's driver and 16 passengers, primarily women. The Archbishop of Mombasa, Martin Kivuva, expressed deep sorrow, stating that he and others were overwhelmed with grief over the devastating loss. President William Ruto conveyed his condolences to the families, friends, parishioners, and the entire Catholic community mourning the tragic incident.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched an investigation into the crash, dispatching investigators to determine the full circumstances leading to the collision. The NTSA acknowledged that the road where the accident occurred is a notorious "black spot" and has recommended safety improvements for the route.
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