Several people sustained injuries on Monday, February 23, following a collision between a passenger bus and a canter along Thika Road, near the Safari Park Hotel.
Preliminary reports indicate the crash occurred on the Nairobi-bound lane, causing significant traffic disruptions along one of the city’s busiest highways.
Photos and videos showed the bus lying on its side, while the canter had rammed into a roadside guardrail. Early indications suggest the accident may have occurred during an overtaking attempt.
Witnesses said that heavy rains and misty conditions contributed to poor visibility. One commuter told reporters, “It was rainy and a bit misty, and visibility was a bit poor as we were heading to the Nairobi CBD. Traffic was intense after the incident as it stretched all the way to Githurai.”
Both Nairobi-bound and Thika-bound lanes were affected, with congestion building over several kilometres. Police and emergency personnel were deployed promptly to manage traffic and extract the vehicles safely.
At the time of reporting, no fatalities had been confirmed, although several passengers were being treated for injuries sustained during the crash.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution while driving, particularly in rainy or misty conditions, to avoid similar accidents along the busy highway.
