Nairobi: Several People Injured As 42-Seater Matatu Rolls Over Along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

• A 42-seater matatu overturned on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway near Signature Mall, Sabaki, on August 30, leading to multiple injuries
• The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn on the busy highway around midday
• Emergency services transported the injured passengers to Shalom Community Hospital for treatment; the severity of their injuries is still being assessed
• The accident caused significant traffic delays on the highway, and a recovery vehicle is at the scene attempting to lift the overturned matatu

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - Several people have been injured following a tragic accident involving a 42-seater matatu along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.

The incident occurred near Signature Mall in the Sabaki area of Mlolongo Sub-county on Friday, August 30.

How did the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway accident happen

According to reports, the driver of the matatu lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn in the middle of the busy highway.

The accident, which took place around midday, led to multiple passengers sustaining injuries.

Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, and the injured were rushed to Shalom Community Hospital for medical treatment.

The severity of their injuries is yet to be confirmed as authorities continue to assess the situation with traffic police officers at the scene.

The accident has since caused significant disruption along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, with traffic delays reported in the area.

A recovery vehicle has also responded to the scene as it attempts to lift the overturned bus from the roadside.

More to follow...