Two Injured After Trailer Overturns into Ditch at Kanduyi
A heavy trailer overturned dramatically at Kanduyi along a major highway in Bungoma County after its tire burst, causing the driver to lose control
According to eyewitness accounts from the scene, the incident unfolded when the trailer, traveling at speed, suffered a sudden tire explosion. In a desperate attempt to regain stability and avoid a collision, the driver swerved sharply—reportedly to dodge an oncoming school bus carrying students. The evasive maneuver sent the trailer veering off the road, where it struck a stationary vehicle parked in a roadside ditch (mtaro) before flipping over completely.
The accident left the trailer sprawled across the roadside, with its cargo scattered and the cabin heavily damaged. Fortunately, initial reports indicate no fatalities from this specific overturn, though the driver and any passengers may have sustained injuries requiring medical attention. The presence of the school bus added to the tension, as the driver's quick decision to swerve prevented what could have been a far more catastrophic multi-vehicle pileup involving children. Traffic along the route was disrupted for hours as authorities cleared the wreckage and investigated the cause, with police and rescue teams arriving promptly to secure the area and assist those affected.
This latest mishap serves as yet another stark reminder of the dangers posed by tire failures on Kenya's busy highways, especially for heavy commercial vehicles. Poor road conditions, overloading, and inadequate vehicle maintenance often contribute to such incidents, heightening risks for all road users—including vulnerable groups like schoolchildren on buses. Local transport officials are likely to call for stricter enforcement of vehicle inspections and speed limits in the region to prevent similar occurrences, as communities continue to grapple with frequent road tragedies in Bungoma and surrounding areas.
