Traffic chaos after two trailers collide, burst into flames in Athi River

There was traffic chaos after two trailers collided and burst into flames on Mombasa Road, Athi River.

Emergency service providers were scrambled to the site as the fire raged, with motorists keeping a distance.

It is not clear how the accident happened as both lorries were headed in the same direction on the morning of March 2.

Police said they were yet to confirm if there were any casualties from the incident. The lorries included a trailer with fuel and another one with a forty feet container.

This affected traffic flow inbound the city.

Police said they were investigating the incident and advised road users to avoid the area.

Elsewhere, at least 11 people were Sunday night killed in separate road accidents in the country.

Police said the victims included seven pedestrians, three riders and a pillion passenger.

At least 23 other people including eight pedestrians, six riders, eight pillion passengers and a driver were injured in the accidents.

The bodies were moved to the mortuaries while the injured were taken to hospitals.

Police said the accidents are being investigated. Fatal accidents have been on the rise amid calls for caution on the road users to address the menace.

Officials say reckless overtaking, speeding, and drunk driving remain among the leading causes of road accidents across the country, continuing to claim lives despite sustained public safety campaigns by National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).

Mechanical failures from poorly maintained vehicles, including worn tyres and faulty brakes, have also been identified as significant contributors to the growing number of crashes. In addition to driver negligence, poor road conditions—such as potholes, confusing signage, and inadequate lighting—make travel increasingly hazardous, particularly at night.