Passengers on Wednesday escaped death by a whisker after the bus they were travelling in caught fire.

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The incident is said to have occurred near Kyulu between Voi and Mtito Andei.

According to Kenya Redcross, all the passengers aboard the bus, which was heading to Nairobi from Mombasa, were evacuated safely.

The bus is said to belong to the Modern Coast company.

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