Several feared dead after Kensilver bus rolls over at Nithi bridge

Confirming the incident, Tharaka Nithi County police commander Zacchaeus Ngeno said that the cause of the accident is yet to be determined as officers embark on a probe into the fatal accident.

"We have not been able to confirm how many fatalities we have had here but we are certain that we have had some fatalities," he said

At press time victims have been taken to various hospitals nearing the scene to establish the confirmed deaths and injuries.

"We call upon all drivers to get their vehicles to be roadworthy at all times especially public vehicles," added Ngeno.

Rescue operations are still underway as county officers and medics have flocked the scene.