Six dead after Chania bus collides with trailer in dawn crash near MaunguSix people have been confirmed dead in a road accident at Manyatta area, Taita-Taveta County, along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The accident which occurred today (Thursday) at around 5:10am involved a bus belonging to Chania Executive Company and a trailer managed by Keitata Company. The stretch of the road near Maungu in Voi Sub-County is considered a black spot, according to authorities. Coast traffic boss Asha Wario confirmed the incident saying the bus was heading to Mombasa direction while the trailer was heading towards Nairobi when the accident occurred. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, the current heavy rainfall being witnessed across the country is expected to continue upto March 9.akitimo@ke.nationmedia.com, krajan@ke.nationmedia.com

Source: Daily Nation March 05, 2026 09:17 UTC