Accident Alert - Multiple Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crash Near Juja Weighbridge

Traffic police and emergency teams have been deployed to the Juja Weighbridge section of the Thika Superhighway following a fatal road accident involving several vehicles. The incident, which occurred during the afternoon hours, has resulted in a significant backlog of traffic as recovery operations continue at the scene.

Preliminary reports indicate that the collision involved multiple vehicles, though the exact number of casualties and the cause of the crash remain under investigation by local authorities. Traffic officers on site have cordoned off the affected lanes to allow for the removal of wreckage and the safe passage of emergency vehicles.

Motorists traveling toward Nairobi have been advised to expect delays, with traffic stretching back several kilometers toward Witeithie. Police have issued a general advisory for road users to reduce speed when approaching the area and to refrain from stopping to observe the scene, as this behavior often leads to secondary accidents and further congestion.

The Juja Weighbridge area is a critical node for heavy commercial transport and commuter traffic. Frequent stops and lane merging at the facility often require heightened vigilance from drivers. Today’s accident has prompted calls for increased caution along this stretch, which remains one of the busiest corridors in the country.

Data from the National Police Service indicates a sharp rise in road fatalities across the country since the beginning of January 2026. Within the first 21 days of the year, over 290 people lost their lives in various road incidents, a figure that marks a slight increase compared to the same period in 2025. Pedestrians and motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable groups, though high-speed collisions involving public service vehicles and heavy trucks continue to account for a significant portion of the death toll.

Current rescue efforts at Juja involve coordinated teams from the police and medical responders. Authorities are working to clear the carriageway to restore normal traffic flow, but the process is expected to take several hours given the severity of the impact and the number of vehicles involved.

Road users are encouraged to follow the instructions provided by traffic marshals and to utilize alternative routes where possible to avoid the bottleneck near the weighbridge. Further details regarding the identities of the victims and the specific circumstances leading to the crash are expected once the scene has been fully processed by accident investigators.