A serious road accident has been reported at Kiboko along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, involving a truck and a car, with occupants of the smaller vehicle reportedly trapped inside.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

The truck is said to have overturned onto the car, leaving the occupants trapped as residents at the scene attempted to rescue them.

Rescue efforts were underway as members of the public tried to reach those inside the damaged vehicle before the arrival of additional emergency responders.

The exact number of people involved in the crash had not been established by the time of reporting, while it was also unclear whether any fatalities had been recorded.

📌 What You Need to Know

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association of Kenya (LoDDCA) has urged motorists using the highway to exercise caution following the crash.

The circumstances that led to the truck overturning had not been immediately established, with further details expected as the rescue operation continues.

The accident comes three days after another serious crash along the same highway involving a Dreamline bus and a trailer near Taru and Mackinnon Road.

The September 23 collision left several passengers reportedly injured , with some trapped inside the bus after its front section was heavily damaged in the crash.

Rescuers and police officers assisted passengers from the wreckage, while some of the injured were reportedly taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

The latest crash also comes in a month when several accidents have been reported along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, including a multiple-vehicle collision at Kwa DC between Salama and Sultan Hamud.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke