Chaos erupted along Thika Road this morning after a school matatu ferrying children overturned near Garden City, sparking fear among parents and causing major traffic disruption during peak hours.
Highlights:
- A 14-seater school matatu overturned on Thika Road.
- The accident happened near the Garden City area during rush hour.
- Emergency teams responded quickly to the scene.
- No fatalities confirmed at the time of reporting.
Main Story:
A terrifying moment unfolded on Thika Road early Monday morning when a school matatu transporting students overturned, halting traffic and leaving commuters in shock. The 14-seater van, reportedly carrying school children, crashed near the Garden City Mall area during Nairobi’s hectic morning rush.
Emergency services and traffic police arrived quickly at the scene, managing to secure the area and attend to the children. Initial reports indicate that while several students sustained minor injuries, no fatalities were recorded. The exact number of injured passengers is still being verified.
News of the crash spread quickly through social media and WhatsApp groups, with worried parents rushing to get updates. Bystanders and motorists expressed concern about the safety of school transport, calling for stricter checks and regulations for private school vehicles.
The overturned matatu caused a significant traffic buildup stretching several kilometers, as vehicles were redirected and efforts were made to tow the wreckage off the road. The situation has since been brought under control.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary observations suggest the driver may have lost control, but further analysis is ongoing.
This incident is a stark reminder for schools and drivers alike — every trip counts when it comes to the safety of our children.
