- Two truck drivers have died and three passengers have been seriously injured after a head-on collision near the Ole Sereni Hotel
- The crash, which occurred at 6:30 a.m. on July 23, 2024, resulted in one of the trucks catching fire, burning the driver beyond recognition
- Emergency services are on the scene managing the aftermath and investigating the cause of the collision
Two people have died, and three others have been seriously injured following a collision between two trucks on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, near the Ole Sereni Hotel.
The incident, which has occurred at around 6:30 a.m., involved an Isuzu FRR truck traveling from Kikuyu that has lost control and collided head-on with an oncoming trailer.
The impact has been catastrophic, with both truck drivers dying instantly. The trailer has caught fire, and the driver has burned beyond recognition.
National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango has reported, “The two drivers have died on the spot while the trailer has caught fire, making identification of the driver challenging.”
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Emergency services have swiftly responded to the scene, transporting three passengers from the trucks to Nairobi Hospital with serious injuries.
The highway has been partially closed as authorities work to clear the wreckage and investigate the cause of the accident.
The tragic collision has highlighted the urgent need for improved road safety measures on this busy route.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while emergency teams continue their work.
