Fifteen injured in Mombasa road crash after PSV collides with cargo truck

The crash comes just two days after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir unveiled a report explaining the spike in road accidents in August 2025.
Fifteen people were injured in a late-night accident at Kibarani in Mombasa after a public service vehicle collided with a cargo truck.
The incident occurred on Saturday night, causing panic among residents before emergency teams moved in to manage the situation.
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The Kenya Red Cross, in its initial statement, confirmed the accident and reported that those injured were quickly rescued by members of the public who rushed them to nearby hospitals.
“A road traffic accident involving a PSV matatu and a cargo container has occurred at Kibarani, just after Ug Holdings, Mombasa County,” the statement read in part.
The humanitarian agency also indicated that it had joined a multi-agency team in responding to the accident. “We are on the ground responding alongside a multi-agency response team,” it added.
Later, the Kenya Red Cross released an update confirming that fifteen people were hurt, but no lives were lost.
It further announced that its teams had assisted in clearing the scene to ease traffic flow. “Update: Fifteen people sustained injuries and were taken to health facilities by well-wishers. Thankfully, no lives were lost. The scene has been cleared,” the follow-up statement noted.
By the time of publication, police had not issued a formal statement on the cause of the crash.
The crash comes just two days after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir unveiled a report explaining the spike in road accidents in August 2025.
According to the report, poor road infrastructure, reckless driving, and poorly maintained vehicles remain the leading causes of road deaths.
“Our findings underscore that poorly maintained roads, reckless driving, and vehicle defects remain the leading causes of fatalities,” Chirchir said during the briefing.
He stated that his ministry will prioritise the repair of dangerous road sections while working with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to enforce stricter compliance with KS 372:2019 standards through tougher vehicle inspections.
The ministry’s data further revealed that between January 1 and August 10, 2025, a total of 2,933 people had lost their lives in road accidents across the country.
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