A Tahmeed Bus en route from Busia to Mombasa has collided head-on with a Kampala-bound tanker near Mundika High School along the Busia-Bumala Road.
According to initial reports, the collision resulted in a fire, with several feared dead and scores injured.
According to videos reaching the news desk, eyewitnesses at the scene described a horrific sight.
Authorities swiftly mobilized a rescue mission to the scene, with first responders working to extinguish the flames and assess the extent of the tragedy.
Details regarding the cause of the collision remain unclear, prompting ongoing investigations by local authorities to determine the sequence of events leading up to the incident.
Meanwhile, the immediate focus remains on the rescue operation, as teams work against the clock to recover possible survivors and provide support to affected families.
We will update this article as more information becomes available.