Several passengers were injured after a Dreamliner bus was involved in a serious road accident along the busy Nairobi–Naivasha Highway in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The crash occurred near Magina Centre, close to Kijabe, an area that has previously been flagged as a black spot due to frequent accidents.
According to preliminary reports, the accident happened at around 1am when the long-distance bus collided head-on with a transit lorry travelling in the opposite direction.
Photos and videos from the scene showed the front section of the bus badly mangled, indicating the force of the impact.
Photos and videos from the scene showed the front section of the bus badly mangled, indicating the force of the impact.
Rescue teams and good Samaritans were seen working tirelessly to pull trapped passengers from the wreckage.
In one distressing scene, rescuers were forced to extract an injured passenger through the destroyed front of the bus as onlookers watched helplessly. Ambulances later rushed the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Although authorities had not confirmed the exact number of casualties by the time of reporting, several passengers were said to have sustained serious injuries. Fears of fatalities could not be ruled out as investigations continued.
Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and began investigations to establish what caused the collision.
In one distressing scene, rescuers were forced to extract an injured passenger through the destroyed front of the bus as onlookers watched helplessly. Ambulances later rushed the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Although authorities had not confirmed the exact number of casualties by the time of reporting, several passengers were said to have sustained serious injuries. Fears of fatalities could not be ruled out as investigations continued.
Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and began investigations to establish what caused the collision.
Early indications suggest that speed, driver fatigue, or poor visibility may have played a role, but officials said a full report would be released after reviewing evidence.
The Nairobi–Naivasha Highway is one of Kenya’s busiest roads, especially during the festive season, when long-distance buses operate overnight to meet increased travel demand.
Road safety experts have repeatedly warned that night driving increases the risk of accidents due to fatigue and reduced reaction time.
The accident triggered strong reactions from Kenyans online, many of whom expressed frustration over the rising number of crashes involving public service vehicles (PSVs).
Some called on the government and transport regulators to enforce stricter safety measures, including installing monitoring systems in buses.
Others urged bus companies to prioritise driver welfare, saying exhaustion remains one of the leading causes of road accidents.
“There is no reason why a driver should be doing long trips without proper rest,” one concerned Kenyan commented.
The Nairobi–Naivasha Highway is one of Kenya’s busiest roads, especially during the festive season, when long-distance buses operate overnight to meet increased travel demand.
Road safety experts have repeatedly warned that night driving increases the risk of accidents due to fatigue and reduced reaction time.
The accident triggered strong reactions from Kenyans online, many of whom expressed frustration over the rising number of crashes involving public service vehicles (PSVs).
Some called on the government and transport regulators to enforce stricter safety measures, including installing monitoring systems in buses.
Others urged bus companies to prioritise driver welfare, saying exhaustion remains one of the leading causes of road accidents.
“There is no reason why a driver should be doing long trips without proper rest,” one concerned Kenyan commented.
“Fatigue is killing people on our roads.”
Another motorist appealed to drivers to reduce speed, noting that arriving late is better than never arriving at all.
Several Kenyans suggested that PSVs should be fitted with 360-degree dash cameras, similar to aircraft black boxes, to help investigate accidents and discourage reckless driving.
Others proposed that long-distance buses should always have two drivers, especially for night travel, to allow them to alternate and avoid fatigue.
There were also complaints about high-beam LED headlights, which some motorists said blind oncoming drivers and increase the risk of head-on collisions.
The Magina crash happened just days after the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who died in a separate road accident along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
Jirongo’s death shocked the nation and reignited debate about road safety, especially involving buses and high-speed driving.
Another motorist appealed to drivers to reduce speed, noting that arriving late is better than never arriving at all.
Several Kenyans suggested that PSVs should be fitted with 360-degree dash cameras, similar to aircraft black boxes, to help investigate accidents and discourage reckless driving.
Others proposed that long-distance buses should always have two drivers, especially for night travel, to allow them to alternate and avoid fatigue.
There were also complaints about high-beam LED headlights, which some motorists said blind oncoming drivers and increase the risk of head-on collisions.
The Magina crash happened just days after the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who died in a separate road accident along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway.
Jirongo’s death shocked the nation and reignited debate about road safety, especially involving buses and high-speed driving.
Investigations into his crash revealed that he suffered multiple fatal injuries following a violent impact.