KPA clarifies Mombasa Port crane incident after container footage spreads
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) confirmed an operational incident involving a crane at the Port of Mombasa that resulted in no fatalities. The authority is currently investigating the cause of the accident after social media footage of crushed containers caused public concern.
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The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed an operational incident involving a Rubber-Tyred Gantry crane at the Port of Mombasa, saying no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
The incident occurred on September 17, 2026, at about 3:40 pm and was immediately attended to by KPA’s safety and emergency response teams, the Authority said.
The clarification follows videos circulating on social media showing several shipping containers stacked on top of one another at the port. One of the containers appeared to have been completely crushed following the incident.
KPA said the truck tractor operator was unharmed, while the RTG operator sustained minor soft-tissue injuries to his legs.
The operator was taken to hospital for medical evaluation as a precautionary measure. He was later discharged after assessment and treatment and cleared by the attending medical team.
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