Over 20 people injured after matatu crashes at Mlolongo station on Nairobi Expressway

An Embasssava Sacco matatu driving at high speed crashed into the Mlolongo toll station on the Expressway, hitting other vehicles at the exit point.

Over 20 people who were in the PSV mini-bus were rushed to various hospitals within the city including Kenyatta National Hospital, Machakos Level 5 and Shalom Community hospital.

Confirming the accident the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) multiple injuries had been reported from the scene.

"Motorists are notified of an accident that has occurred along the Nairobi Expressway at the Mlolongo Toll Station, involving a PSV mini-bus. Multiple injuries have been reported, and traffic police are attending to the scene. Motorists are advised to exit/enter the Expressway at the Syokimau Toll Station, even as rescue efforts are underway at the scene of the accident," KeNHA said.

This is the second accident to occur at the Mlolongo station within a period on two weeks.

On June 26, one person died and others were injured after a rammed into the toll station at Mlolongo exit.

The motorist crashed into the Toll Plaza and ran over other vehicles being cleared to exit.

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