5 from Kerala killed in Kenya bus accident
Five from Kerala were killed in a road accident in Kenya on Monday, the Indian Embassy in Qatar said Tuesday. A group of 28 Indians, expatriates in Qatar, left on June 6 to visit Kenya. They were touring Kenya when their bus met with an accident in Nyandarua County in Central Kenya. Several others in the bus have sustained injuries.
The deceased were identified as Geetha Isaac, 58, a resident of Thiruvalla; Jasna Kuttikkattuchalily (29) of Thrissur and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Ruhi Mehrin; Riya Ann, 41, of Palakkad and her eight-year-old daughter.
The Indian embassy in Qatar posted on X: 'A group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident yesterday. As per available information, five Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident. Officials from HCI Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help.'
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan conveyed condolences to the families of the victims and assured support, the Chief Minister Office said Tuesday.
In its statement, the CMO said Loka Kerala Sabha in Kenya has been working closely with the Indian High Commission and local authorities to help those affected. NORKA ROOTS, the state government entity for expatriates' welfare, is coordinating support efforts through its global contact centre. The CMO also said all the injured persons are being shifted to hospitals in Nairobi. The bodies of the victims will also be taken to Nairobi.
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