Climax Coach has clarified that widely circulated photos of an accident involving one of its buses was from an old accident.
In a statement, the long-distance company refuted reports that the accident happened on Sunday, May 18.
Reports had indicated that several passengers had been injured, with some in critical condition.
However, further verification of the photos established that the photos first surfaced in February 2025 after an accident at the Awasi area.
Climax Bus Accidents
The reports came barely a month after another accident that occurred on Saturday, May 10, at midnight at Kimende involving a Climax bus and a Nissan.
No fatalities were reported from the accident, but at least five people were seriously injured, and one person fainted.
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Road Accidents Report
On April 16, 2025, the National Transport and Safety Authorities (NTSA) released new figures detailing the number of road accident fatalities recorded in the first three months of 2025.
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According to the report, 5,856 people were involved in road crashes between January 1 and March 31, marking a decrease of 1,908 cases compared to the same period in 2024.
Of those involved, 1,139 people lost their lives, a slight drop from the 1,166 fatalities recorded during the same period last year. Another 3,316 individuals sustained serious injuries, while 2,693 suffered minor injuries.
Additionally, Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the ministry intends to reintroduce breathalyzers commonly known as alcoblow was a key tool to curb drunk driving, which he cited as a major cause of fatal crashes.
“We are currently facing a serious problem of indiscipline on our roads,” said the CS. “To restore order and ensure safety, we seek to reintroduce breathalyzers to curb accidents caused by human error.”
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