Panic as 33-Seater Bus Plunges Into River
Scores of passengers have been left nursing serious injuries from the incident...
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A 33-seater bus plunged into a river at Waruku, off Waiyaki Way, on the evening of Tuesday, October 7, injuring scores of passengers. The bus flipped on its side, partially submerging in the Mashagusha stream, a tributary of the Kitusuru River, leading to a challenging rescue operation.
- Over 30 people sustained serious injuries, with more than 20 transported to Riverside Medical Center.
- Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria confirmed the incident, highlighting the initial difficulty of evacuating passengers from the partially submerged bus.
- This incident is the second bus accident in Nairobi in recent weeks and the second significant accident on Tuesday in the city.
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Rain and Flood Warnings Issued as 33-Seater Bus Plunges Into Nairobi River - October 2025
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a forecast warning of continued rainfall and potential flash floods in several parts of Kenya this week. Related to concerns over the ongoing rainy season, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued five directives to motorists ahead of school closings, relaunching its "Operation Watoto Wafike Salama" campaign. A major incident occurred on the evening of October 7, when a 33-seater bus plunged into the Mashagusha stream at Waruku, off Waiyaki Way. The accident injured scores of passengers and led to a challenging rescue operation.
