A rescue operation was launched after a train collided with a school bus along the Gilgil-Nyahururu road in Nakuru County. The bus was carrying pupils to school when the accident occurred.
The school bus belonging to Teresia School was hit at a railway crossing in Gilgil. The impact caused panic among pupils and residents nearby.
Emergency responders, police officers, and members of the public rushed to the scene immediately. They helped evacuate pupils and provided first aid.
No fatalities were reported at the scene of the accident. However, several pupils sustained injuries and received treatment from medical personnel.
Witnesses said the train pushed the bus for a short distance after the collision. This increased panic at the railway crossing.
Police have launched investigations to determine the cause of the crash. Officers are examining whether safety procedures were followed at the crossing.
Authorities want to establish if the bus driver attempted to cross when it was unsafe. The railway crossing remains a key focus of the investigation.
The accident disrupted traffic along the busy Gilgil-Nyahururu road for several hours. Clearance and rescue operations slowed movement in the area.
Train-related accidents have occurred before in Nakuru County. In a past incident, eight people died after a train hit a bus in Naivasha.
Authorities continue urging road users to observe railway crossing rules strictly. They warn that careless crossings can lead to deadly accidents.
