Four killed, several wounded in Githurai accident

By CYRUS OMBATI

Nairobi, Kenya: At least four people have been killed after a bus-plying route 45 rammed into stationary matatus at Githurai along the Nairobi-Thika Super Highway.

The bus was speeding when its breaks failed before it rammed into other vehicles and a crowd at about 5.30 pm on Thursday.

There were fears the death toll could rise because of the nature of injuries those rushed to hospital sustained, police and witnesses said.

Police said dozens of people were rushed to hospital with multiple injuries.

The area is usually crowded during rush hours.

According to Nairobi Area Deputy Traffic Commandant Leonard Katana, the bus carrying passengers from the city centre when the accident happened.

“Most of the people have been rushed to hospital with multiple injuries and it is suspected the bus was speeding,” said Katana.

The incident caused a massive snarl up as police struggled to clear the scene.