What caused the deadly Mtito Andei accident? NTSA explains
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revealed that improper overtaking may have contributed to a fatal road accident that is feared to have claimed 22 lives at Kanga near Mtito Andei along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The head-on collision involved a church bus belonging to The Power of the […]
A devastating head-on collision at Kanga, near Mtito Andei on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, has left at least 22 people dead and 16 survivors hospitalized. The tragedy occurred around 7:00 am on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when a church bus from The Power of the Word Church International collided with an oncoming lorry. The bus was carrying passengers returning from a burial ceremony.
Initial reports indicate 20 fatalities at the scene and two more deaths in the hospital, bringing the death toll to 22. The identities of the deceased have yet to be confirmed, as have the medical conditions of the survivors. The accident investigation is underway, aiming to determine the sequence of events leading to the collision.
Authorities are examining factors such as vehicle positioning, lane crossings, and whether any other motorists contributed to the crash. This incident follows another fatal collision on October 3, 2026, where 17 pilgrims died while traveling from a burial ceremony. The governor of Makueni County has offered condolences to the families of the deceased and confirmed that survivors are receiving medical care.
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