Ugandan bound bus burns to ashes in Kisumu, passengers escape unhurt
Shell of Rwandese based bus company Trinity Express Bus that caught fire at Kodoyo, Koru, Kisumu County on Monday December 19,2022.
A bus carrying 35 passengers burst into flames and was reduced a shell near Koru Township in Kisumu County on Monday.
The bus, belonging to the Trinity Express Bus Company from Rwanda was headed to Kampala in Uganda. The thirty-five passengers escaped unhurt during the accident which happened at Odoyo market 2.30am.
The passengers, who lost all their luggage in the fire were transferred to another bus and proceeded with the journey.
Kisumu County Police Commander Alphonce Kimanthi said the bus burst into flames after developing mechanical problems.
“One of the rear tires had mechanical problems and the fire is suspected to have started at that point before spreading to the rest of the bus. Fortunately, none of the passengers was injured,” said Mr Kimanthi.
The police boss investigations had been launched to establish the cause of the fire.
“The accident could have been fatal. But fortunately, the driver was alert and helped save the lives of the passengers who evacuated the vehicle immediately they were asked to do so,” said Mr Kimanthi.
He asked motorists and road users to observe the traffic laws during the festive period to avoid accidents.
In May, a bus belonging to the Guardian Bus Company caught fire along the Kisumu Nairobi highway and extensively but the passengers escaped unhurt.
The bus was heading to Busia town when it burst into flames.
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