Iguhu Bridge Accident Claims 10 Liventrol and hit two matatus traveling to Kisumu. Emergency responders rushed the injured to Mbale District Hospital and Kakamega Referral Hospital. Police are now searching for the tanker driver, who reportedly fled the scene.
This accident occurred just three days after another crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. In that incident, a public service vehicle (PSV) bus and a trailer collided head-on near Salama Town in Makueni County. The frequent accidents have raised public concerns about road safety.
The Kisumu-Kakamega road is especially accident-prone, Iguhu Bridge being one of the spots. In July 2024, a lorry carrying wooden planks overturned at Mamboleo, killing two people. Witnesses said the driver lost control, causing the lorry to slide into a ditch.
As Kenyans prepare for the festive season, travel demand is high. Bus and matatu companies are reactivating grounded vehicles to meet demand. However, some travelers fear these vehicles, grounded for mechanical issues, could endanger passengers. Authorities urge all travelers to drive cautiously, especially with ongoing rains making roads more hazardous.
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