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Expressway Saga; As Westlands Toll Booth Get Blocked By A Matatu

SK 2 years ago 2 min read

Drivers in Westland were treated to some drama this morning when a 33-seater flipped near the entrance to the expressway.

Numerous people were hurt, according to eyewitnesses, when a Super Metro passenger minibus overturned after hitting a guardrail and avoiding another vehicle that was utilizing the expressway lane.

The bus obstructed the entrance to the toll booth, which is used by traffic entering and exiting the Expressway at Westlands near Lion Place.

Police officials intervened to manage the Waiyaki Way traffic at the time of publication since rescue efforts were already under way.
A tow vehicle was on the scene to assist in removing the bus from the scene of the incident and clearing the clogged road.

All of the victims were passengers on the bus, which was traveling from Nairobi to Kitengela at the time of the event. On Monday night, about 7:30 pm, the accident happened.

Eyewitnesses said that the bus was traveling too fast on the road when it struck the automobile, which was being cleared at the Mlolongo exit.

The two cars rolled over. Rescued people were hurried to the hospitals in the area.

According to early accounts, the bus may have experienced brake failure as a result of mechanical issues that occurred while it was on the road.

Damage to the Expressway toll station booth is severe.