Kisumu, Kenya — A bus transporting mourners returning from a funeral overturned and plunged into a ditch near Kisumu, resulting in the deaths of at least 25 people, local police confirmed.
The vehicle had departed from the town of Kakamega in western Kenya and was en route to Kisumu when the accident occurred. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which has left the community mourning a significant loss.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, but many passengers succumbed to their injuries. The incident adds to growing concerns over road safety in the region, where accidents involving overloaded vehicles are frequent.
Local officials have called for enhanced safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies on Kenya’s roads.
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