15 people sustained injuries following a road accident in Mombasa at the Kibarani area.

In a statement issued by the Kenya Red Cross late at night on Sunday, August 24, 2025, the accident involved a public service vehicle (PSV) and a cargo container.

The injured people were, however, rescued by well-wishers who rushed them to nearby health facilities.

According to the Kenya Red Cross report, no life was lost during the accident.

“A road traffic accident involving a PSV matatu and a cargo container has occurred at Kibarani, just after Ug Holdings, Mombasa County,” the first statement read in part.

“We are on the ground responding alongside a multi-agency response team,” it added.

Area cleared

In a follow-up statement, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that some of its staff had helped to clear the area, allowing normal traffic flow.

“Update: Fifteen people sustained injuries and were taken to health facilities by well-wishers. Thankfully, no lives were lost. The scene has been cleared,” the humanitarian body informed the public.

It was immediately established what caused the accident, and by the time of this publication, the National Police Service (NPS) had not issued a statement.

Cause of accidents

The accidents occurred hours after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir released a report detailing the cause of the surge in road accidents in August 2025.

The report, published on Friday, August 22, 2025, stated three major contributors to the surge in road fatalities: poor road infrastructure, reckless driver behaviour, and the poor mechanical condition of vehicles.

“Our findings underscore that poorly maintained roads, reckless driving, and vehicle defects remain the leading causes of fatalities,” Chirchir said during the briefing.

He added that treatment and improvement of hazardous road sections will be prioritised, with the ministry working closely with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to enforce strict compliance with KS 372:2019 standards through tougher vehicle inspections.

The recently released ministry data also revealed that between January 1 and August 10, 2025, a total of 2,933 people have died in traffic accidents nationwide.