13 injured after two school buses carrying 101 pupils crash in West Pokot
Two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a traffic accident in West Pokot, Kenya, resulting in at least 13 injuries. Emergency responders and the Kenya Red Cross are providing medical care and psychosocial support to the affected students and teachers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety for school transport and the necessity of rapid emergency response in rural regions.
At least 13 people have been injured after two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a road traffic accident in Riting Area, West Pokot County on Tuesday, the Kenya Red Cross Society has reported. The aid group did not disclose the schools involved, what caused the crash or whether any fatalities had been recorded. However, in a statement on Facebook, the agency clarified that the injured victims, comprising six males and seven females, were evacuated to Kapenguria Referral Hospital, where they are receiving medical attention.
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