At least 17 killed in Kenya road crash, most of them pilgrims
The multi-vehicle crash occurred in the Salama area, about 90km southeast of Nairobi, with most victims reported to be Catholic pilgrims.
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At least 17 people were killed in a multi-vehicle road crash in Kenya's Salama area, roughly 90 kilometres southeast of Nairobi, according to Al Jazeera.
Most of those killed were reported to be Catholic pilgrims. Further details about the vehicles involved, the cause of the crash or the specific circumstances leading up to it have not yet been disclosed.
Road accidents involving multiple vehicles are a recurring safety concern on Kenyan highways, with crashes involving buses or minivans carrying large groups of passengers, including pilgrims and other travelers, periodically resulting in high casualty counts.
Authorities have not yet announced the results of any investigation into the crash or confirmed the final death toll, which officials often revise as more information becomes available in the aftermath of such incidents.
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- At least 17 people, mostly pilgrims, killed in Kenya road crash — Al Jazeera — All
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