The matatu that tumbled from the upper section of the Museum Hill Roundabout on December 14, 2025./HANDOUT 
A serious road accident occurred at the Museum Hill roundabout on Sunday night after a matatu overturned, drawing a swift response from motorists and passers-by.
Traffic officers were seen at the scene as efforts to secure the area and manage traffic continued.
Police said at least five people were injured and rushed to hospital. According to the police and witnesses, a matatu overturned at the scene.
Police rushed to the scene and joined in rescuing the victims to hospitals.
Witnesses blamed speeding for the accident. The scene was cleared after almost an hour, causing a huge traffic jam.
Nairobi head of traffic operations Joseph Chirchir said they are investigating the cause of the accident.
He urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads to avoid such accidents.
The wreckage of the matatu was towed to the Parklands police station for further action.
On Sunday alone, at least 22 people were killed in separate accidents in the country.
The victims included 10 passengers, five pedestrians, four riders, two drivers and a pillion passenger. The accidents left 24 people with serious injuries.
Police said they included ten passengers, seven pedestrians, four riders, two pillion passengers and a driver.
The injured were admitted to various hospitals for medical attention.
Police said they are investigating the accidents. They came after eight other people were killed on Saturday along Kerich-Nyamira road in Ekerenyo area.
