Cases of road accidents have been on the rise in many parts of the Republic of Kenya.
The most recent incident happened in the Nyanyaa area in Mbiuni, Mwala Sub-County, in Machakos County today.Credible reports reaching our news desk reveal that a whole family has been involved in an accident at Nditha River Bridge along the Kabaa-Nyanyaa road in Machakos.
Preliminary reports indicate the bus driver lost control at the bridge before veering off the road, leaving the bus clinging to the bridge.
An emergency rescue team from the Machakos County Government arrived at the scene after being informed of the incident and rescued the victims.
Reports from Mbaitu FM, a Kamba radio station, revealed that eleven family members sustained serious injuries during the accident and have been rushed to Machakos County Referral Hospital to seek treatment.
Police officers have arrived, recorded the scene, and towed the school bus to Mwala Police Station as investigations start.
Reports indicate the school bus had been hired by the family to attend a wedding ceremony of their relative in Machakos County.
We wish a quick recovery to the injured family members as they receive treatment at Machakos Hospital.