A military truck belonging to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) was involved in an accident along Nairobi’s Outer Ring Road on Thursday, September 24, disrupting traffic along the busy corridor.

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According to circulating reports, the crash occurred at around 9am near the Shell petrol station at the Donholm/Outer Ring Road exit, which connects Jogoo Road and Manyanja Road.

The KDF truck was said to have collided with a matatu on the way to Umoja operated by Utimo Sacco.

Footage from the scene showed damage on the army truck, with its passenger-side door appearing to have been partly torn from its hinges.

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An officer was seen helping colleagues seated at the front of the truck, with some appearing to have been trapped inside after the collision.

Other soldiers at the scene were also involved in efforts to assist their colleagues following the crash.

Reports indicated that the damaged military vehicle remained at the scene for some time before it was eventually removed.

The incident caused significant traffic disruption along Outer Ring Road, with motorists reporting delays in the area.

Drivers travelling towards Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) through Outer Ring Road from the Allsops or Kangundo Road sides were advised to expect delays or consider alternative routes.

At the time of publication, authorities had not provided an official account of the circumstances of the crash or confirmed whether anyone was injured or killed.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke