Witnesses have recounted events leading up to the accident that claimed four lives on the Nairobi-Murang’a highway on July 5.
The deceased were enroute to Kenol from Nairobi when the tragic accident occurred.
While confirming the incident, Murang’a Police Commander Mathiu Kaingi said one of the driver of one of the vehicles, was under the influence of alcohol.
He hit another car which in-turn rolled over to the other lane and hit a bus, which was at high speed.
In addition, the police commander urged drivers to observe traffic rules, emphasizing that failure to do so endangers the lives of other road users.
He also revealed that the police had launched an investigation into the accident.
“We are working hard to arrest those who were driving the car in a way that was inappropriate. I would like to urge citizens to ensure that they are observing traffic rules because when they drive badly, they endanger the lives of other road users,” he said.
Dennis Munene, an eyewitness expressed concern over the recurring accidents in the area, citing speed as the major cause.
He urged authorities to lower the speed limit noting that this particular incident was the third in almost three months.
“For almost three months there have been accidents, this is the third one. They said the speed limit is 110 km/hr., now we want it reduced to 70 or 80.
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Witnesses at the Scene of Nairobi-Murang’a Highway Accident
Pauline Gitara said those present at the scene made quick attempts to save the victims who were then moved to nearby hospitals.
She also noted that some were in critical condition, but expressed gratitude that most were okay.
“So, we tried with the people who were around to get the people out of the cars, some people were really helpful…they tried to stop some people to take the casualties to the hospital. Most of them were taken to Thika hospital, some of them were in critical condition but we thank God most of them are okay,” she said.
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The Nairobi-Murang’a highway incident comes seven days after another tragic accident along the Narok-Bomet highway which left eleven people dead.
Fred Kinyando, a survivor among seven others, while speaking in hospital, stated that the driver struggled to control the vehicle after the tire burst, ultimately causing the car to overturn.
Further, he noted that despite the matatu being overloaded the conductor of the matatu continued to board more passengers disregarding road safety regulations.
“The passengers were over 14 in number in a vehicle meant for 14, passengers’ making the driver to loss control of the car, and then got lost off the road before crashing,” narrated Fred.
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