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In a devastating accident at Morendat Junction, Naivasha, a Kenya Railways cargo train collided with a Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) staff bus, claiming at least nine lives and leaving scores injured in one of the most shocking transport tragedies of the year.
The fatal crash occurred Thursday afternoon as the bus, filled with employees returning from their morning shift, attempted to cross the railway line near the KPC Training and Conference Centre. The collision was so forceful that the bus was completely mangled.
Among those confirmed dead were four KPC personnel and five contracted cleaning staff, sending waves of grief across their workplaces and communities.First responders, including KPC emergency teams, local police, and Kenya Red Cross, raced to the scene, heroically extracting trapped victims from the wreckage.
Medical crews transported the injured to hospitals in Naivasha and Nairobi, with some critically wounded victims airlifted for specialized care.Describing the tragedy as one of profound sorrow, KPC Managing Director Joe Sang, accompanied by the Principal Secretary for Petroleum and other officials, pledged full support for victims and their families.
“We have lost dedicated members of our family who served with honour,” Sang said.The Motorists Association of Kenya immediately pointed to glaring safety failures.
The group demanded a probe into Kenya Railways for neglecting critical safety infrastructure—especially at crossings lacking barriers, signage, or signal marshals.
They urged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Ombudsman to step in and hold the railway authority accountable. While investigations continue, heavy rainfall and poor visibility at the time of the crash are believed to have contributed to the disaster.
