At least 17 people killed in Kenya road crash, most of them Catholic pilgrims
A tragic road accident in Kenya has resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people, including a group of Catholic pilgrims. The collision occurred when a truck attempted to overtake another vehicle on a highway near Mombasa.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety, infrastructure, and traffic enforcement in the region.
At least 17 people, most of them Catholic pilgrims, have been killed in a crash on a highway to the Kenyan port of Mombasa.
The accident happened in Salama in the early hours of Saturday morning as a truck driver tried to overtake another vehicle.
"We witnessed an accident that is quite tragic," said Justus Mwanzia, a member of county assembly.
According to Mwanzia, a minivan carrying 14 pilgrims and their driver collided with the truck, killing everyone on board. Mwanzia said three people in the truck were also killed.
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