Several passengers got injured on Friday, November 8 afternoon after a bus ferrying them overturned along Thika Road.
According to reports, the bus overturned on the road near GSU Headquarters after getting involved in an accident with a saloon car.
In the incident, the passenger side of the blue saloon car was damaged while most of the matatu covered most parts of the road leading to traffic snarlup.
After the incident, well-wishers were filmed opening windows to help the passengers who were trapped inside the vehicle.
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One lady was even captured lying on top of the side of the bus as she was unable to move.
Following the accident traffic officers alongside their colleagues from the GSU department were captured at the scene trying to monitor the evacuations and rescue operations.
At the time of publication, police were yet to clear the wreckage. however, those who were injured were rushed to neighbouring medical facilities for treatment.
Police have also commenced their investigations to establish what may have led to the accident.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) , most causes of accidents this year have been attributed to human error.
NTSA data shows that over 1,000 people have lost their lives in accidents this year.