- A packed bus overturned on Thika Road near GSU headquarters on Friday, November 8, injuring several passengers and causing a significant traffic backup
- Bystanders rushed to help evacuate those trapped inside, while officers from the GSU managed the growing crowd and congestion
- The accident, involving a blue Honda Fit and a PSV, mirrors a similar incident in September where a bus also toppled along the highway
A harrowing accident along Thika Superhighway on Friday, November 8, near the GSU headquarters, left several people injured and caused a major traffic jam as a packed public service vehicle (PSV) collided with a blue Honda Fit.
The incident unfolded in the afternoon, leading to the PSV rolling onto its side, while the Honda suffered severe damage to the passenger side.
Eyewitness videos captured the aftermath, showing the overturned bus lying in the middle of the road, while bystanders and Good Samaritans quickly rushed to aid passengers trapped inside.
Passengers were seen climbing out through the windows with the assistance of bystanders, as emergency responders worked to assess injuries.
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At one point, a woman was seen struggling to rise, appearing visibly shaken and in pain.
Officers from the nearby GSU headquarters arrived on the scene, working to disperse the growing crowd and manage traffic flow as congestion intensified.
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While no fatalities were reported, several individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The incident bore an eerie resemblance to a similar accident that took place on September 8, when another bus full of passengers overturned at the Roysambu roundabout.
Witnesses of that accident recounted how the PSV driver swerved to avoid a pedestrian, ultimately causing the bus to tip over.
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Friday’s accident serves as a reminder of the dangers on the busy Thika Road, raising concerns over road safety and the importance of vigilance for both drivers and pedestrians along one of Nairobi’s busiest highways.
