Bees disrupt rescue efforts at Machakos accident scene

The bees reportedly ran riot; indiscriminately attacking residents who had rushed to the scene to rescue passengers after a 14-seater-van overturned at the Kwa Kakonzi corner, near Iveti hills, in Machakos.

Firefighters from Machakos County called to the scene had to use hose pipe water to spray and scatter the insects -- and allow rescuers to access the wreckage.

Senior Chief of Mumbuni Location Mathew Mulee confirmed the incident.

“The vehicle veered off the road at the sharp corner section, then hit a tree and overturned,” said Mulee.

Adding that: “The passengers sustained only minor injuries, and were taken to hospital."

Mulee noted that rescue efforts were temporarily hampered by the bees, but no serious injuries were reported.