Five Dead, Several Injured in Tragic Crash Along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway
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Five people have lost their lives following a grisly road accident at Salama in Makueni County along the busy Mombasa–Nairobi highway on the afternoon of Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The collision involved a NAEKANA Sacco Nissan matatu and a heavy-duty lorry.
Reports indicate that the incident led to a major traffic disruption as emergency teams worked to clear the wreckage and rush survivors to nearby medical facilities.
The victims were travelling in a PSV matatu when it was involved in the fatal crash, the circumstances of which are yet to be officially confirmed.
According to reports, two of the victims were students from Emali Township traveling home for the half-term break when the crash occurred on Saturday afternoon.
Mombasa–Nairobi Highway Eyewitness Account
An eyewitness said poor visibility and the slippery road surface caused by ongoing rains in many parts of the country may have led to the accident.
Witnesses added that the collision was severe, leaving the vehicles extensively damaged.
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Residents who responded to the incident said police struggled to coordinate rescue operations.
They added that the lack of immediately available emergency response ambulances complicated the efforts.
Sultan Hamud Hospital Statement
Officials at Sultan Hamud Hospital said several other passengers sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment.
One of the survivors, a female student from Ukia Girls High School, is reported to be in critical condition.
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Traffic Jam
The accident caused a major traffic snarl-up along the road section.
Police officers were deployed to manage the congestion and restore normal traffic flow.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the accident as investigations continue.
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Police vehicle at Salama are in Makueni County along the busy Mombasa–Nairobi highway. PHOTO/UGC.
