One person died while scores were left injured following an accident that occurred at the Nairobi expressway toll station on Saturday night.
Confirming the incident, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) stated that the motorist crashed into a toll booth and other vehicles while attempting to exit the toll station at a high speed.
“The motorist crashed into the Toll plaza and ran over other vehicles that were being cleared to exit. Consequently, the vehicle knocked one toll booth and injured one toll attendant besides the other motorists,” a statement from the authority reads in parts.
An accident has occurred at the Nairobi Expressway Mlolongo Toll Station involving a motorist who was driving at high speed approaching the exit.
— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) June 25, 2022
Motorists are advised to avoid over speeding and be cautious while on the road.
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Following the incident, the authority announced the closure of the Mlolongo toll station exit.
While advising motorists to avoid overspeeding on the expressway, the authority further assured motorists that they will set stringent measures to avert such incidences.
Meanwhile, the victims of the accident were rushed to a nearby health centre and are currently recuperating.
