3 Dead, 3 Injured In Mariakani Crash As Christians Usher In Christmas
At least three pedestrians were killed when a speeding automobile ploughed into a crowded pedestrian walk on Mariakani-Kaloleni Road in Kilifi County.
Police said the accident happened on Christmas Day at around 5 a.m.
Three other pedestrians were severely injured in the crash near the Dam Hotel. According to police, the deceased included a woman and two men.
Three other people were hurt, and the driver was taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to authorities. The bodies were taken to the mortuary for autopsy and other procedures.
Police stated they are looking into the incident. Police say it’s unclear what triggered the accident. This comes amid activities to rectify accidents that are on the rise.
More than 4,000 Kenyans are killed in accidents each year, resulting in thousands of significant injuries and detrimental repercussions on families.
At least 3 people have died, 3 others seriously injured after a speeding car lost control and ploughed through a crowded pedestrian walk near the Dam Hotel along Mariakani-Kaloleni road, Kilifi County. pic.twitter.com/LlBoI8Q2Gn
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The tragedy comes just days after another occurred on the Narok-Mai Mahiu route, killing at least seven people. More than 30 more persons were injured in the incident.
According to police, a lorry’s tyre ruptured, causing the driver to lose control as it sped downhill. It then drove into a salon car, a bus, and a tiny matatu, killing three people on the scene.
As responders arrived, a second trailer approached at great speed from the Mai Mahiu direction and crashed with a four-wheel drive car, killing three people on the spot.
The trailer also struck a motorcyclist with two pillion riders, killing one.
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Police stated they are looking into the incident. This comes as people flock to various locations for the holiday season, despite police measures.
Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police, inspected the Nairobi-Nakuru expressway on Tuesday to monitor traffic flow.
The road has seen considerable traffic over the last four days as most Kenyans travel for festivities.
This was due to overlapping and limited visibility. Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police Gilbert Masengeli traveled the Nairobi-Mombasa route to assess the situation.
3 Dead, 3 Injured In Mariakani Crash As Christians Usher In Christmas
