Traffic on the Thika Super Highway has come to a standstill  after a lorry overturned on the road.

According to reports, the accident occurred near Roasters, close to the General Service Unit Headquarters (GSU), while the lorry, which was carrying marram, was heading towards the Nairobi City Centre.

Photos seen by Kenyans.co.ke, show a crowd forming around the scene.

Traffic police and a tractor have been deployed to lift the vehicle.