Super Metro Sacco has blamed an accident where one of its buses overturned along the Thika Super Highway on a speeding lorry.
Several passengers were injured after the bus collided with the lorry, veered off the road, and overturned near Burudani Address in Juja. The crash caused panic among commuters and a snarl-up on the road on the busy highway.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 10, the sacco claimed that investigations have revealed that the lorry was swerving while at high speeds before it eventually collided with the bus.
The bus was heading to the Nairobi CBD from Juja Town, using the service lane on the superhighway.
"Super Metro Limited regrets to confirm that one of our buses was involved in a road incident this morning along Juja Road, involving a collision with a lorry. Preliminary reports indicate that the lorry was swerving at high speed before colliding with our bus," Super Metro stated.
"Super Metro Limited remains steadfast in upholding the highest standards of transport responsibility, prioritising the safety and well-being of our passengers and the public," it added.
Super Metro confirmed that the incident was immediately reported at the Juja Police station, which is handling the investigations, and Individuals interested in enquiring more about the accident should get in touch with the Juja police station directly.
"The incident has been reported to Juja Police Station, and Super Metro Limited is cooperating fully with the authorities to investigate the matter and ensure that the necessary steps are taken. For further details, please contact Juja Police station directly," Suer Metro stated.
The company has, however, confirmed that no fatalities were recorded in the accidents, but two individuals sustained minor injuries.
Moments after the bus overturned, emergency responders and well-wishers were seen at the site rescuing the injured and providing first aid as they awaited medical assistance.
Images seen by Kenyans.co.ke showed other road users rushing to evacuate the trapped passengers, with screams and cries heard from inside the bus.
The driver and other passengers seated in the cockpit were also forced to crawl out through the shattered windscreen.
