Lorry Overturns on Thika Road, Sparks Heavy Traffic

Heavy traffic has hit Thika Road after a lorry overturned near China Square, blocking Nairobi-bound lanes and forcing motorists to seek alternative routes.

NAIROBI, Kenya – Heavy traffic has been reported along Thika Road after a lorry overturned near China Square, blocking the Nairobi-bound section of the busy highway.

Images obtained by Y News on Tuesday, October 6, show a white lorry lying across the Nairobi-bound carriageway, disrupting the movement of motorists heading towards the city.

Members of the public gathered at the scene as they attempted rescue operations, further affecting traffic flow along the highway.

A vehicle branded with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) logo was also seen beside the overturned lorry.

The incident has forced motorists to navigate around the blocked section, with drivers advised to use the service lane to bypass the affected area.

Footage from the scene showed motorists using road shoulders as they attempted to get around the congestion.

Source: Y News