Motorists using the Mombasa-Nairobi highway were met with a major traffic snarl-up at Tangu near Salama after two trucks collided, bringing movement to a standstill. Emergency crews are currently working to clear the road and restore normal traffic flow.
Highlights:
- Two trucks collided at Tangu near Salama on Mombasa Road
- The crash caused major traffic delays in both directions
- No casualties confirmed yet, but damage was significant
- Efforts are ongoing to clear the wreckage and ease congestion
Main Story:
A serious collision involving two heavy-duty trucks caused a major traffic jam along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway on Thursday morning. The incident happened in the Tangu area near Salama, a busy stretch often used by long-distance and cargo vehicles.
The accident led to massive delays, with vehicles stretching for several kilometers as police and emergency responders struggled to manage the situation. Commuters heading in and out of Nairobi and Mombasa were forced to wait for hours, with some resorting to alternative routes where possible.
Authorities have since launched a coordinated operation to remove the wrecked trucks and decongest the highway. Tow trucks and traffic marshals were dispatched to the scene, with police urging road users to be patient and cautious as they work to reopen the road fully.
The crash has reignited concerns over road safety on Kenyan highways, especially involving heavy commercial vehicles. Calls for stricter enforcement of speed limits and better driver training have grown louder, as accidents involving trucks remain a leading cause of highway fatalities and congestion.
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With traffic slowly returning to normal, the incident is a fresh reminder that every journey demands alertness not just from drivers, but from those tasked with keeping our roads safe.
