Several feared dead as bus plunges 40m into Nithi River
Several people are feared dead after a Mombasa-bound bus plunged into Nithi River along the Meru-Nairobi highway on Sunday evening.
The bus was traveling from Meru when it fell off the bridge into the river about 40 metres below.
Bodies were seen scattered in the water and on the river bank as rescue mission led by Tharaka Nithi County Fire and Rescue team, police officers and members of the public continued.
The injured are being rushed to Chuka County Referral Hospital and PCEA Chogoria Mission Hospital.
Those who witnessed the 6.40 pm accident said the bus could have developed brake failure as it went down the Nithi slope. Mr Nicholas Mutegi, an eyewitness, said the bus was at a high speed when it hit the guard rails and fell into the river.
“The bus must have developed brake failure because it was at a very high speed when the accident happened,” said Mr Mutegi. BY DAILY NATION

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