Nairobi, June 10
The Indian High Commission in Kenya has expressed grief over the loss of lives of five Indian nationals who lost their lives in a road accident in Kenya's Nyandarua County.
As per the Indian Mission in Qatar, a group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident yesterday.
The Indian High Commission in Kenya noted that the road accident occurred at Ol Jororok-Nakuru Road in Nyandarua County, in which 5 Indian nationals lost their lives.
In a post on X, the High Commission said that 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.
Both missions shared helpline numbers for reaching out.
It said, "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. We can be reached at +254 734916532."
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The Indian Mission in Doha also shared the details in a post on X. It said, "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)
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"@Indiainqatar is also in touch, including with ICC, ICBF & other community groups in Doha.We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have unfortunately passed away.Our Embassy could be reached on mobile number +974 55097295 for queries/assistance(2/2)."
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Additionally, in a statement from the Kerala Chief Minister's Office, it was mentioned, "On June 9, at around 7 pm Indian time (4.30 pm Kenyan time), a tourist bus carrying a group of 28 Indians who had come for tourism met with an accident. They had come from Qatar for tourism. The accident took place at Nyahururu, 150 km from Nairobi."
It further added, "Loka Kerala Sabha members have intervened through Norka Roots ( Non- Resident Keralites Affairs). The Loka Kerala Sabha has informed that the Indian citizens, including the injured Malayalis, will be shifted to hospitals in Nairobi. They informed that the injured who are currently in hospitals in Nyahururu will be taken to Nairobi by road or air ambulance by night and the bodies of those who died in the accident will also be taken to Nairobi. The Malayali Association and members of the Lok Kerala Sabha have also informed that the injured will be treated at Nakuru and Aga Khan hospitals in Nairobi."
The statement by the CMO Kerala mentioned, "For assistance, services and information, Keralites can contact the help desk of the Norka Global Contact Center at 18004253939 (toll-free number, from India) and +91-8802012345 (missed call, from abroad). As soon as the accident was reported, former members of the World Kerala Sabha in Kenya, G.P. Rajmohan and Sajith Shankar, and members of the Kerala Association of Kenya, reached the spot."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Heartbreaking news 😢. So many hardworking Indians abroad facing such tragedies. Glad to see our High Commission responding quickly. Hope the injured recover soon and families get all support needed. Jai Hind.
This is so tragic! Road safety standards need improvement in many African countries. Our people work so hard abroad and then face such accidents. Government should issue travel advisories about road conditions.
The Kerala government's quick response is commendable. Norka Roots has been doing good work for Malayali diaspora. But why aren't travel companies ensuring better safety for tourists? This could have been prevented.
Om Shanti ðŸ™. As someone whose brother works in Qatar, this hits close to home. These workers save every penny to go on rare vacations and then... My heart goes out to the families. Hope the injured get proper medical care.
The Indian diaspora's unity in times of crisis is remarkable. Malayali Association members reaching the spot shows how our community supports each other abroad. But we need better safety regulations for tour operators.
Such sad news on a Monday morning. The toll-free helpline numbers shared are helpful - more Indians traveling abroad should save these emergency contacts. Safety first always! #RIP
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