Tragedy struck along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway on Monday, February 23, 2026, when a road accident involving a tour vehicle and a trailer claimed two lives and left another person seriously injured near Mlima Kiu, Salama Town, Makueni County.
Fatalities and Injuries
Police confirmed that the crash killed a female tourist from Belgium and the driver of the tour vehicle, both of whom died at the scene.
A male tourist from Portugal sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment. He was picked up by an ambulance from Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital, where the bodies of the deceased were also transferred to the hospital morgue.
Tourists’ Arrival in Kenya
Authorities said the tourists had arrived in Kenya on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and were travelling by road to Mombasa at the time of the accident.
Conclusion
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety along the busy Mombasa-Nairobi highway, a critical transport corridor that has witnessed frequent accidents. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway as families and authorities grapple with the tragic loss.
