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Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Gulf Insider
Five Keralites From Qatar Killed in Tragic Bus Accident
At least five Indian nationals from Kerala were killed and several others injured in a devastating road accident in Kenya on Monday. The victims were part of a 28-member tourist group, reportedly all Indian nationals residing in Qatar, who were on a sightseeing trip to Kenya. The deceased have been identified as Riya Ann (41) and her daughter Tyra Rodrigues (8) from Palakkad, Geetha Shoji Isaac (58) from Thiruvalla, Jasna Kuttikkattuchalil (29), and Roohi Mehreen (18 months). Reports indicate that the group included 14 Malayalis, with the deceased hailing from the districts of Palakkad, Thrissur, and Pathanamthitta. According to Kenyan media, a total of six people died in the accident, which occurred while the group was travelling in a private tour bus. The accident happened at around 4:00pm on Monday in the Gichakha area along the Ol Kalou–Nakuru Road in Kenya's Nyandarua County. The tourists were en route from Nakuru to a resort in Nyahururu, where they had planned to spend the night. Amid heavy rainfall, their bus lost control while navigating a steep curve on a downhill slope. The vehicle veered off the road, overturned several times, and crashed onto a farm below. The impact was severe enough to tear off the bus's roof. Six people died instantly on the spot. At least 20 others sustained injuries, five of whom are reported to be in critical condition. Among the injured are Riya's husband, Joel, and their son, Travis, who are currently undergoing treatment. Local residents and police quickly responded, rushing the injured to a hospital in Nyahururu, where they are currently receiving treatment. The Indian Embassy in Qatar confirmed the incident and expressed condolences in an official statement: '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.' A group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident yesterday. As per available information, 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident. Officials from HCI Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help (1/2) — India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) June 10, 2025 The Embassy assured that its officials in Nairobi are on the ground to support those affected. Community organisations like ICC and ICBF are also coordinating relief efforts. For emergency assistance, the Indian Embassy in Qatar can be contacted at +974 55097295. Also read: Bahrain: BD10,000 Compensation for Traffic Accident Victim and Family
Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Gulf Insider
Five Keralites Killed in Tragic Bus Accident in Kenya
At least five Indian nationals from Kerala were killed and several others injured in a devastating road accident in Kenya on Monday. The victims were part of a 28-member tourist group, reportedly all Indian nationals residing in Qatar, who were on a sightseeing trip to Kenya. The deceased have been identified as Riya Ann (41) and her daughter Tyra Rodrigues (8) from Palakkad, Geetha Shoji Isaac (58) from Thiruvalla, Jasna Kuttikkattuchalil (29), and Roohi Mehreen (18 months). Reports indicate that the group included 14 Malayalis, with the deceased hailing from the districts of Palakkad, Thrissur, and Pathanamthitta. According to Kenyan media, a total of six people died in the accident, which occurred while the group was travelling in a private tour bus. The accident happened at around 4:00pm on Monday in the Gichakha area along the Ol Kalou–Nakuru Road in Kenya's Nyandarua County. The tourists were en route from Nakuru to a resort in Nyahururu, where they had planned to spend the night. Amid heavy rainfall, their bus lost control while navigating a steep curve on a downhill slope. The vehicle veered off the road, overturned several times, and crashed onto a farm below. The impact was severe enough to tear off the bus's roof. Six people died instantly on the spot. At least 20 others sustained injuries, five of whom are reported to be in critical condition. Among the injured are Riya's husband, Joel, and their son, Travis, who are currently undergoing treatment. Local residents and police quickly responded, rushing the injured to a hospital in Nyahururu, where they are currently receiving treatment. The Indian Embassy in Qatar confirmed the incident and expressed condolences in an official statement: '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.' A group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident yesterday. As per available information, 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident. Officials from HCI Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help (1/2) — India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) June 10, 2025 The Embassy assured that its officials in Nairobi are on the ground to support those affected. Community organisations like ICC and ICBF are also coordinating relief efforts. For emergency assistance, the Indian Embassy in Qatar can be contacted at +974 55097295. Also read: Bahrain: BD10,000 Compensation for Traffic Accident Victim and Family
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
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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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
Five Qatar-based Indian nationals were killed in a road accident in Kenya
The Indian Embassy in Qatar said a group of 28 Indians was visiting Kenya where their bus met with an accident on Monday Press Trust of India Nairobi At least five Indian nationals residing in Qatar, who were visiting Kenya, have died after their bus met with an accident. The Indian Embassy in Qatar said a group of 28 Indians was visiting Kenya where their bus met with an accident on Monday. As per available information, 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident. Officials from HCI Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help, the embassy posted on X. The Gulf Times newspaper reported that the bus they were travelling in got out of control and fell into a gorge in the north eastern county of Nyandarua. The identity of the deceased is yet to be verified, the newspaper said. The Indian mission in another post said it is also in touch with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) and other community groups in Doha. We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have unfortunately passed away, it added. The mission also provided a helpline number for any queries or assistance. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
ILoveQatar.net
2 days ago
- General
- ILoveQatar.net
Five Indian nationals from Qatar killed in a tragic road accident in Kenya
The Embassy of India, Doha, has reported that 5 Indian nationals from Qatar were killed after their bus met with an accident in Kenya on 9 June 2025. The Embassy of India, Doha, said in a post 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, 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives in the accident. Officials from HCI Nairobi are on the ground and extending all help. Embassy of India Doha, Qatar is also in touch with ICC, ICBF and other community groups in Doha." The High Commission of India, Nairobi, said in a post on X,"We are deeply saddened by the tragic road accident on Ol Jororok-Nakuru Road in Nyandarua County, in which 5 Indian nationals have lost their lives. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of the injured. The consular team from the High Commission is on the ground and is in close contact with the local authorities to extend all necessary support." Important numbers for queries/assistance: The ILQ team extends sincere condolences to the families & friends of those who've passed away.
