A major head-on collision between two trailers occurred this morning, Monday, March 2, 2026, on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.
The crash happened near Greenpark Estate in Athi River.
The collision occurred around 5:40 AM when one trailer reportedly lost control and rammed into another.
The impact triggered a massive explosion, causing both vehicles to burst into intense flames.Three people have been confirmed dead.
The accident caused a massive 5km traffic snarl-up. Both lanes heading towards Nairobi were completely blocked, forcing police to divert traffic.
Firefighters and traffic police were deployed to the scene to contain the inferno and manage the gridlock.
By Anthony Solly
