A sombre mood engulfed Kirindine Day Secondary School in Igembe South after the institution lost two teachers in a tragic road accident that occurred at night along the Antubuchiu-Red Canteen road.
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The deceased teachers, identified as Lian Mugendi and Eric Muchangi, were reportedly travelling from Maua town on a boda boda when the fatal accident happened.
According to police reports, one of the teachers was riding the motorcycle while the other was a passenger. Preliminary investigations indicate that the boda boda was moving at a high speed when the rider lost control while negotiating a corner.
“They were unable to control the boda at the corner, causing the accident,” a police officer said.
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The motorcycle veered off the road and plunged into a ditch, leading to devastating consequences. One of the teachers died instantly at the scene, while the other succumbed to injuries shortly after being rushed to hospital for treatment.
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The news of their deaths sent shockwaves through Kirindine Day Secondary School, where both teachers were highly regarded by colleagues and students.
Teachers and learners gathered at the school to hold special prayer sessions in honour of the departed educators. During the emotional gathering, mourners described the two as dedicated professionals who had positively impacted the lives of many students.
Students struggled to contain their grief as they remembered the teachers’ commitment to their education and welfare. Colleagues also paid glowing tributes, saying the loss had left a huge gap within the institution.
Many described the tragedy as a painful blow to the school community, noting that the two educators had promising futures ahead of them.
Police have urged road users to exercise caution, especially at night and when approaching sharp corners, as investigations into the accident continue.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
