Plunge to death: Relatives recall final moments with Nithi Bridge bus tragedy victims

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Plunge to death: Relatives recall final moments with Nithi Bridge bus tragedy victims

The Modern Coast bus left from Maua town through Meru and Nkubu for Mombasa. It plunged into River Nithi on Sunday evening, causing 34 deaths as at yesterday.

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