The Kenya Railways Corporation has issued a strong warning to members of the public, including motorists, urging them to be vigilant when approaching railway crossings.
In a statement, the Corporation reiterated the need for vigilance to avoid any potential collision with approaching trains.
"Motorists and the general public are advised to take caution when crossing the railway line at level crossings to avoid collision with approaching trains," Kenya Railways cautioned.
The warning follows an accident involving a freight train and a company bus at the Morendat Junction in Naivasha, Nakuru County, which resulted in the death of eight people.
According to reports, the accident occurred on Thursday, August 7, while the bus was ferrying home the company staff who had just completed their morning shift.
Reports further indicated that the train struck the bus and dragged it over 200 metres, killing the eight people instantly and leaving others nursing serious injuries.
In the press statement, Kenya Railways Corporation confirmed the incident, terming it unfortunate. The Corporation went ahead to extend condolences to the affected families.
The agency also revealed that during the noon accident, it mobilised an immediate response team that worked with the police to evacuate the injured to the hospital.
"An unfortunate accident occurred this evening involving a train and a bus in Naivasha at a railway level crossing. Kenya Railways mobilised an immediate response team that worked with the police to evacuate the injured," the Corporation revealed.
Footage of the incident obtained by Kenyans.co.ke, showed the white bus extensively damaged, with a better part of the vehicle severely mangled by the freight train.
Meanwhile, security agencies, including the police, have launched investigations into the incident, with the wreckage of the vehicle already removed from the scene.
The incident has since raised fresh concerns about the safety of members of the public at Railway crossing zones, with a section of Kenyans now calling for enhanced measures.
