A potentially deadly road accident was narrowly avoided after a quick-thinking bus driver made a brave and timely decision that saved the lives of dozens of passengers.
The incident involved a Tahmeed bus that was travelling from Nairobi to Mumias and was full of passengers at the time.
According to eyewitnesses and preliminary reports, the bus driver noticed another bus approaching from the opposite direction at very high speed.
Witnesses say the oncoming bus appeared unstable and was moving uncontrollably, raising fears that it had suffered brake failure.
The situation quickly became dangerous, as the speeding bus showed no signs of slowing down despite the busy road conditions.
Realizing that a head-on collision was imminent, the Tahmeed bus driver acted fast.
Instead of waiting and risking a fatal crash, he calmly steered his bus off the road to avoid direct impact.
The bus swerved onto the roadside area and came to a stop without overturning.
His decision prevented what could have been a horrific accident involving many innocent passengers.
Passengers onboard the Tahmeed bus described moments of fear and panic as they saw the other bus approaching dangerously.
Some passengers said they screamed and prayed, believing the crash was unavoidable.
However, the driver’s experience and quick judgment brought the bus to safety within seconds.
Fortunately, no fatalities were reported from the incident.
A few passengers reportedly sustained minor injuries and shock, but they were attended to at the scene.
Emergency responders and traffic police later arrived to assess the situation and manage traffic along the busy road.
Photos of the bus that swerved off the road have since emerged on social media, drawing widespread praise for the driver.
Many Kenyans online have described him as a hero, applauding his calmness and professionalism under pressure.
Road safety advocates have also used the incident to remind drivers of the importance of responsible driving and proper vehicle maintenance.
By Meta