Tragedy at Migaa As 13 Dead, Dozens Injured in Early Morning Bus Crash.

In the early hours of Tuesday, a devastating road accident claimed the lives of eight people in the Migaa area near Salgaa. The crash, which occurred at approximately 4 a.m., involved a Coast Bus traveling from Kakamega to Mombasa, carrying an undetermined number of passengers.

Rescue operations commenced shortly after the accident, with authorities fearing that more bodies might still be trapped in the twisted remains of the bus.

The remains of the bus that was involved in an accident at Migaa

The Kenya Red Cross quickly dispatched response teams to the scene. They confirmed that 36 injured individuals are receiving medical treatment at Molo and Coptic Hospitals.

"Thirty-six injured individuals have been taken to Molo and Coptic Hospitals following a road traffic incident involving a PSV bus and multiple vehicles at Migaa in Molo, Nakuru County," the Kenya Red Cross stated in an update on X (formerly Twitter).

They further emphasized, "The Kenya Red Cross, alongside a multi-agency response team, is still at the scene assisting."

With 38 people injured and countless lives forever changed, the full impact of this horrific accident is still unfolding. Rescue efforts continue as authorities work tirelessly to manage the aftermath of this tragedy.