Survivors of Deadly Karai Accident Recount Moments Before Crash
The survivors claim that the bus driver was frequently overspeeding despite complaints from the passengers...
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Survivors of a fatal road accident on January 5 along the Nakuru highway, involving a Greenline bus and a Nanyuki Cabs shuttle, claim the crash was caused by the bus driver's reckless driving. The accident, which occurred around 2 AM, has resulted in 10 deaths.
- Ten people confirmed dead: nine at the scene, and one while receiving treatment.
- Survivors at Naivasha District Hospital allege the bus driver was speeding and appeared sleepy, ignoring passenger warnings.
- The bus driver reportedly tried to avoid a Toyota Premio, swerving into the path of a Nissan shuttle, leading to a head-on collision.
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