At least 24 people were killed and another 24 injured when a bus carrying mourners collided with a truck on Kenya’s Nairobi-Mombasa highway.

Nairobi, Kenya — At least 24 people have been killed and another 24 injured after a bus carrying mourners collided head-on with a truck near Mtito Andei on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway on Sunday morning.

The passengers were travelling back to Mombasa after attending their pastor’s funeral in western Kenya when the crash occurred.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene, where they recovered victims and transported injured passengers to nearby hospitals.

The collision caused significant disruption along the busy highway, a major transport corridor connecting Nairobi with the coastal city of Mombasa.

NTSA Investigates Deadly Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Crash

Kenya’s National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said preliminary findings suggested that improper overtaking may have contributed to the collision.

However, survivors provided differing accounts of how the accident occurred, leaving questions about the exact circumstances.

Authorities have not issued a final determination of the cause, and investigations remain ongoing.

The crash has renewed concerns about dangerous overtaking and other traffic violations on major highways, where heavy commercial vehicles and passenger buses frequently share the road.

Mourners Killed While Returning From Pastor’s Funeral

The bus was carrying mourners who had travelled to western Kenya for their pastor’s funeral.

They were returning to Mombasa when the vehicle collided with an oncoming truck near Mtito Andei.

At least 24 people died, while another 24 sustained injuries.

Emergency personnel assisted survivors and arranged their transfer to hospitals for medical treatment.

The tragedy has left families mourning relatives who had been travelling home after the funeral.

President William Ruto Orders Vehicle Inspections

Following the fatal crash, President William Ruto directed authorities to conduct inspections of public service vehicles as part of efforts to improve road safety.

He also urged motorists to observe traffic regulations and exercise caution while travelling.

The government has renewed calls for stronger enforcement of road safety laws, particularly those governing passenger transport and dangerous driving.

The president’s directive comes amid growing concern over fatal accidents involving public transport vehicles on Kenya’s major roads.

Kenya Faces Renewed Road Safety Concerns

The latest accident occurred just over three weeks after another deadly crash on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway claimed 17 lives.

The two incidents have intensified scrutiny of road safety enforcement and the measures in place to prevent fatal collisions.

The Nairobi-Mombasa highway is one of Kenya’s busiest transport routes, carrying passenger vehicles, buses and commercial trucks between the capital and the coast.

Road safety authorities continue to urge drivers to avoid reckless overtaking, observe speed limits and comply with traffic regulations.

Investigations into Sunday’s collision are continuing as authorities work to establish its cause.