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Crash in Kenya Kills Pilgrims
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- A multi-vehicle crash on the highway to Mombasa, Kenya, killed 17 people, mostly pilgrims traveling to a prayer site in Nakuru County, officials reported.
- The accident occurred after midnight in the Salama area when a truck driver failed to overtake another truck, leading to a collision involving a van carrying the pilgrims.
- The van driver and 16 passengers, mostly women, died at the scene, according to police.
- The Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa expressed deep grief over the tragedy, emphasizing the pilgrims' religious journey.
- Kenyan authorities highlighted road safety issues, noting the crash site as a known black spot and urging motorists to avoid dangerous overtaking and maintain lane discipline.
