Three-Trailer Collision Near Jet Inn Cause of Huge Traffic Snarl-up on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway
A fatal road accident involving three trailers on a railway bridge near Jet Inn has caused a severe traffic jam between Emali and Masimba along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, the National Police Service (NPS) announced on Friday, May 30. The collision resulted in one death and left another person seriously injured.
According to a statement released by NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the accident completely blocked the highway in both directions, leading to a significant traffic gridlock on one of Kenya’s busiest roads.
“The National Police Service (NPS) wishes to notify the public of a serious traffic gridlock between Emali and Masimba along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. This disruption follows a fatal road traffic accident at Jet Inn area involving three trailers that collided on a railway bridge, completely blocking the road,” the statement read.
Efforts are currently underway to clear the wreckage and restore the normal flow of traffic. Nyaga confirmed that additional police personnel have been deployed to manage the situation and ensure compliance with traffic regulations.
“NPS is working with relevant agencies to restore normal traffic flow. Additional police officers have been deployed to the area and will take stern action against anyone violating traffic rules,” he said.
To alleviate the congestion, motorists heading towards Mombasa have been advised to use the Machakos–Wote–Makindu route, while those travelling towards Nairobi are encouraged to take the Makindu–Wote–Machakos route.
“We urge motorists to exercise patience and maintain lane discipline, consider alternative routes to ease congestion and enhance safety,” Nyaga added.
As recovery operations continue, the National Police Service has urged all road users to remain calm, obey traffic rules, and follow official guidance to ensure safety and minimize further disruption. Updates on the road reopening and traffic restoration will be communicated in due course.
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Three-Trailer Collision Near Jet Inn Cause of Huge Traffic Snarl-up on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway