19 injured taken to Nyeri hospital after school bus crash

The Kenya Red Cross has confirmed that 19 injured people have been taken to Nyeri County Referral Hospital following a road crash involving a school vehicle in Endarasha, Nyeri County.

Rescue efforts are still underway at the scene as emergency teams work to reach those who may remain trapped.

In its latest update, the humanitarian agency said, “Nineteen people with injuries have been taken to Nyeri County Referral Hospital for treatment.” It added that “Rescue operations are ongoing to reach those still trapped.”

The incident was first reported as a road traffic crash involving a school bus. Earlier, the Kenya Red Cross stated, “A road traffic incident involving a school bus that veered off the road and overturned has been reported in Endarasha, Nyeri County.”

The crash occurred along Charity Road in Endarasha, Kieni West. Several students were injured when the vehicle overturned on Saturday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the van lost control before rolling into a ditch. The vehicle was left badly damaged. Its front section was smashed. The windscreen shattered. Seats were dislodged.

Police confirmed that no deaths have been reported. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment.

Emergency response was swift. More than six ambulances responded. Rescue teams and local residents also converged at the scene to assist. 

Just weeks ago, a bus carrying students overturned in Kimende along the Nairobi–Naivasha highway while children were travelling back to school.

Photos shared by local media showed the bus lying on its side, with bystanders assisting the students.

Following that incident, the National Transport and Safety Authority urged motorists to exercise caution around schools, warning that reckless driving in school zones endangers children’s lives.

On December 30, NTSA also issued an advisory urging all road users to take extra precautions ahead of the busy back-to-school period, as schools were set to reopen in a few days.

The authority emphasised that private motorists, public transport operators, school administrators, and parents or guardians all share responsibility in safeguarding young commuters.

Road users were advised to strictly comply with traffic rules, plan journeys carefully, and avoid night travel due to reduced visibility.