27 Critically Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Mombasa Road

27 people were left with critical injuries after a serious road crash on Sunday, June 7, 2026, night at Salama along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway.

The accident happened near Salama trading centre and involved a truck, a passenger bus, two private cars and a motorcycle. The collision caused heavy traffic as emergency responders rushed to the scene and worked to rescue victims.

In a statement shared via X on Monday, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident and said all the injured were taken to Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital for emergency treatment.

“27 critically injured casualties were evacuated to Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital following a major road traffic incident involving a truck, a bus, two private vehicles and a motorcycle at Salama on the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway last night,” the Kenya Red Cross said.

The agency added that it worked together with other emergency teams during the response operation.

“Kenya Red Cross supported emergency response efforts alongside county emergency services, the National Police Service and other partners,” the statement added.

Police officers were also deployed to the scene to manage traffic and secure the area as recovery efforts continued through the night. The damaged vehicles were later cleared from the road to restore movement along the highway.

The exact cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, but investigations are ongoing.