This archive report was first published on 10 November 2019.
On November 10, 2019, a devastating road accident occurred along the Eastern Bypass near Infinity Park in Nairobi, leaving eight people feared dead.
The accident involved a lorry, a personal car, and two PSV matatus, causing a major traffic snarl-up.
According to eyewitnesses, the lorry driver lost control while attempting to make an abrupt stop, resulting in a collision with the two passenger vehicles.
Area residents immediately protested by barricading the road with stones, causing further disruptions to traffic.
A tweet by @ChegeDun, posted on November 10, 2019, captured the scene:
@Ma3Route Eastern Bypass at a standstill. Near infinity Park. Following a bad accident. Road closed by residents. pic.twitter.com/CrsT5QUYQI — Chege Duncan (@ChegeDun) November 10, 2019
