49 people escaped unhurt after bus caught fire

Narok

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

KNA by Ann Salaton

Some 49 people escaped death narrowly after the bus they were traveling in developed a mechanical problem and was reduced into ashes at Nairegie Enkare junction along the Narok-Maai Mahiu highway.

Narok County police commander John Kizito said the incident occurred at 3. am on Wednesday, when the bus belonging to ENA coach company, bound for Migori county from Nairobi burst its left front tyre.

“The bus was climbing to steep slopes of the road when it experienced a front tyre bust. However, as the driver attempted to slightly drive off the road to a safer place, it caught fire and was completely reduced to ashes,” he explained.

Nevertheless, he said, no person was injured during the mayhem as the passengers escaped with their personal belongings from the vehicle.

The driver of the ill-fated vehicle Richard Momanyi, 53, said efforts to seek the services of Narok County Fire Brigade were futile.

Following the incident, the county police boss has called on motorists to ensure their vehicles are properly inspected before they start any journey to avoid such scenarios.

“Matatu companies and drivers should ensure all the motorists they use for public service are well inspected to reduce cases of accidents,” he said.

The wreckage was towed to Ntulele Police Station for inspection as the passengers were moved to another vehicle.

Courtesy ; K. N. A