According to eyewitnesses, the first incident involved a boda boda rider who was hit by two vehicles while attempting to navigate the highway. The impact was fatal, and the rider died on the spot before any help could arrive.
Moments later, as motorists on the opposite lane slowed down to assess the unfolding situation, a second accident occurred. A vehicle traveling at high speed rammed into the rear of a car that had reduced speed, resulting in a powerful collision. The impact was so severe that the driver of the speeding vehicle became trapped inside the wreckage for approximately 30 minutes.
Several passengers and motorists sustained injuries of varying degrees. Before emergency services arrived, boda boda riders at the scene stepped in and played a critical role in rescue efforts. They helped extract the trapped driver and offered first aid to the injured, demonstrating remarkable courage and solidarity.
An ambulance later arrived and transported the injured to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Police officers also moved in to secure the area and began investigations to establish the exact cause of both accidents.
The incident once again highlights the dangers posed by speeding, rubbernecking, and poor road discipline along Thika Road one of Nairobi’s busiest highways. It also sheds