A mass casualty incident involving multiple vehicles has been reported at Kijabe along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway in Kiambu County, with rescue operations underway.
The Kenya Red Cross said on Monday its first responders were being deployed to the scene as emergency teams worked to assist people affected by the crash.
The organisation said ambulances dispatched by the Social Health Authority (SHA) were already at the scene, supporting the ongoing rescue efforts.
“A mass casualty incident involving multiple vehicles has occurred at Kijabe along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, Kiambu County. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Kenya Red Cross first responders are en route, with ambulances dispatched by SHA Kenya already on scene,” the Kenya Red Cross said.
Details on the number of vehicles involved, casualties, or the circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately available.
The incident has prompted a coordinated emergency response, with first responders travelling to the scene while ambulances already at the location attend to those requiring urgent assistance.
The Nairobi-Nakuru Highway is a major transport corridor connecting Nairobi with western Kenya and other parts of the country. The Kijabe area, which lies along the highway, has previously been associated with road safety concerns, particularly because of heavy traffic along the route.
Emergency teams are expected to assess the extent of the incident, provide first aid and evacuate injured people to medical facilities where necessary.
The Kenya Red Cross did not immediately provide details on whether fatalities had been confirmed or the severity of injuries among those involved.
The organisation's response forms part of its emergency services, which include deploying first responders and coordinating with other agencies during major incidents.
The presence of SHA-dispatched ambulances at the scene is expected to support the medical response as rescue teams work to establish the full scale of the incident.
Authorities and emergency responders are expected to provide further information as rescue operations continue and the situation at the scene becomes clearer.
Motorists using the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway in the affected area may also face disruptions as emergency teams work at the crash site and manage the movement of traffic.
The incident comes as emergency agencies continue to emphasise the importance of rapid response and coordination during mass casualty events, where multiple victims may require medical attention simultaneously.
For now, the priority remains rescuing those affected, providing emergency medical care and establishing the number of casualties involved.
The Kenya Red Cross said its first responders were on their way to reinforce teams already working at the scene, while SHA ambulances had been dispatched to provide immediate medical support.
Further details on the cause of the crash, the identities of those involved and the number of casualties are expected once emergency teams complete their initial assessment.