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Busia: Several feared dead after bus collides with oil tanker

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Several lives have been lost, and many others are nursing injuries following a collision between a Tahmeed bus travelling from Busia to Mombasa and an oil tanker at Mundika, Busia.

The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, March 1 noting that response teams had been sent to the area.

“Following a head-on collision involving an oil tanker and a PSV Bus at Mundika junction in Busia County, response teams have been deployed to the scene, including the County Fire Brigade and Red Cross Action team. Ongoing efforts are underway as fire has erupted as a consequence of the collision,” the Kenya Red Cross stated.

Videos circulating online showed thick smoke engulfing the air as rescuers worked to extinguish a fire on the tanker using a hose.

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah extended his condolences to the affected families and friends.

“It is with shock and disbelief that I have received the sad news of the tragic road accident between an oil tanker and a PSV bus bound for Mombasa at Mundika area. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends. My thoughts are now with the victims & their families,” Okiya Omtatah expressed.

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