Several injured after two school buses carrying 101 pupils crash in West Pokot
At least 13 people were injured after two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a road traffic accident in the Riting, West Pokot County
At least 13 people were injured after two school buses carrying 101 pupils were involved in a road traffic accident in the Riting, West Pokot County.
In an update on Tuesday, July 28, Kenya Red Cross said it had deployed response teams to the scene following the crash involving the two buses.
“Kenya Red Cross is responding to a road traffic incident involving two school buses carrying 101 pupils in Riting Area, West Pokot County,” the organization said.
The humanitarian organization said 13 people had so far been evacuated to hospital, where they were receiving medical attention.
“So far, 13 injured persons (6 males and 7 females) have been evacuated to Kapenguria Referral Hospital for treatment,” Kenya Red Cross added.
Kenya Red Cross noted that efforts were underway to provide emotional support to those affected, while ensuring teachers and pupils were moved to a secure location.
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“Psychosocial support is being provided to those affected, while teachers and students are being moved to a safe holding area,” the organization further said.
Kenya Red Cross said its emergency response teams from West Pokot and Turkana counties were working alongside county ambulances, an additional ambulance from Kengen, the National Police Service, and other responders to manage the situation.
“Our response teams from West Pokot and Turkana counties are on the ground, supported by county ambulances and an additional ambulance from KENGEN, working alongside the National Police Service and other emergency responders,” the organization stated.
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