A bus from Kapkondot Girls’ School was involved in a road accident on Wednesday morning at Kruger Farm along the Eldoret–Kapsowar Road.
Preliminary reports indicate that the school bus lost control, resulting in it overturning and coming to rest on its side.
The precise number of students injured has not yet been verified, and authorities are currently evaluating the condition of those affected.
The accident happened as the form four students were heading back from an academic trip.
Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities at the time of the incident but they sustained injuries.
Photographs from the scene showed the bus on its side, with its main doors obstructed following the crash.
This situation compelled passengers to utilize the emergency exit to escape.
Bystanders who arrived at the scene promptly assisted emergency responders in helping the occupants exit the damaged bus and relocate them to safety.
The injured received first aid at the scene before being transported to nearby medical facilities for additional treatment.
The cause of the accident is still undetermined but police have initiated investigations to ascertain the factors that led to the crash.
Initial observations suggest that no other vehicle was involved, indicating a potential mechanical failure or driver error.