AIC Lomut school bus Baringo, injured students and teachers
A school bus carrying students and teachers from AIC Lomut Mixed Day Secondary School was involved in a crash in Baringo County, Kenya. While several occupants were injured, there were no fatalities, and authorities have launched an investigation into the accident.
Why it matters
The incident has reignited public safety concerns regarding the dangerous terrain and road conditions of the Kabarnet–Cheploch Bridge route.
AIC Lomut Mixed Day Secondary School is counting its blessings after one of its buses was involved in a road accident in Baringo County while transporting students and teachers home from an educational tour.
The accident occurred along the Kabarnet–Cheploch Bridge road, a stretch known for its sharp bends and steep terrain.
The bus was carrying learners and members of staff when it was involved in the crash, leaving several occupants injured.
Emergency responders, police officers and members of the public quickly rushed to the scene to rescue those trapped inside the vehicle before transporting the injured to Baringo County Referral Hospital for treatment.
Despite the severity of the accident, no fatalities were reported.
All students, teachers and support staff on board survived the crash, bringing relief to parents, the school community and residents of Lomut.
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