A crash involving two trucks blocked part of Nairobi’s Southern Bypass on Friday morning, October 16, leaving motorists stranded and disrupting movement along the busy highway.
According to witnesses, the collision occurred around 6:15am near the Kibra Bridge, with both lorries overturning and obstructing access to the main carriageway.
Reports indicated that one of the trucks was transporting bags of maize, while the other was carrying sand and soil.
Footage from the scene showed vehicles backed up behind the wreckage, with some motorists unable to proceed along the affected stretch.
Screengrabs showing two lorries that overturned on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, one carrying bags of maize and the other transporting sand and soil, October 16, 2026.
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The congestion was further worsened by another truck that became stuck along the affected route.
Emergency responders were present as traffic built up around the accident scene, however, the circumstances that led to the collision had not been established by the time of reporting.
Information on possible injuries or fatalities, as well as the condition of the drivers involved in the crash, was not immediately available.
Motorists were urged to exercise caution and consider alternative routes to avoid prolonged delays.
Those travelling from Langata Road towards the bypass or Mombasa Road were advised to continue towards Nyayo Stadium rather than divert onto the Southern Bypass.
Drivers coming from Mai Mahiu also faced disruption, with the road reported to be blocked.
Friday’s blockage follows a traffic disruption reported on Thursday, October 15, when an accident completely obstructed the side of the Southern Bypass used by motorists heading towards the Central Business District (CBD).
Another major road accident was reported on Thursday near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), after a City Hoppa bus overturned, reportedly killing three people and injuring several others.
Police officers and emergency responders attend to the scene after two lorries overturned on Nairobi’s Southern Bypass, October 16, 2026.
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