Several passengers were injured on Friday afternoon, November 8, when a bus they were traveling in overturned along Thika Road, near the GSU Headquarters.
The bus was reportedly involved in a collision with a saloon car, resulting in severe injuries and a major traffic snarl-up.
Eyewitness reports indicate that the passenger side of the blue saloon car sustained significant damage, while the overturned bus obstructed multiple lanes, causing a substantial traffic backup. Videos from the scene captured well-wishers assisting trapped passengers by breaking open windows to help them escape the vehicle.
One woman was seen lying on top of the overturned bus, immobilized and awaiting rescue. Traffic officers and GSU personnel were promptly on-site, coordinating evacuation efforts and directing traffic around the accident.
Emergency responders rushed the injured passengers to nearby medical facilities for treatment. As of the time of publication, police had yet to clear the scene fully, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.
There was another accident at the entrance of Thika Town from the main highway.
This was after a billboard believed to be weak collapsed on the road.
This blocked the entrance for hours. Police said no injuries were reported in the incident.
The accidents caused huge traffic jams on the road forcing some motorists to seek alternative routes.
Police advised the road users to use alternative routes.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), most causes of accidents this year have been attributed to human error. NTSA data shows that over 1,000 people have lost their lives in accidentshis year.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has attributed a high number of accidents this year to human error, reporting that over 1,000 lives have been lost on Kenyan roads in 2024 alone.
