Super Metro has finally issued a statement on the tragic accident that occurred on Monday, September 1, involving one of its buses along Thika Road.
In a statement on September 2, the company noted that the accident occurred as the bus was traveling downhill behind a tuk-tuk that attempted to change lanes.
“Super Metro Limited deeply regrets to confirm a tragic accident that occurred on September 1, 2025, involving one of our buses, registration number KCZ358N, along Juja. While traveling downhill, the bus was following a tuk-tuk that attempted to change lanes. A motorbike rider, overtaking at high speed, swerved to avoid the tuk-tuk, struck a pavement, and fell. Tragically, the rider was fatally injured by the bus and passed away at the scene,” the statement read.
Super Metro issues statement after Thika Road crash and bus torch incident. Photo:Courtesy
The company went on to confirm that officers from Juja Police Station are investigating the incident, and pledged full cooperation.
Super Metro also extended condolences to the family of the deceased while reaffirming its commitment to road safety and compliance.
On Monday, tension rose along Thika Road near Juja town after a matatu was set ablaze following a fatal accident.
Images from the scene showed flames and thick black smoke engulfing the vehicle as the fire reduced it to a shell.
The tragedy comes just months after another incident in which a Super Metro bus overturned in Juja, leaving several passengers injured.
