• A couple tragically lost their lives in an accident on the Ruaka-Ndenderu Highway on the evening of October 14, causing shock among residents
• The accident occurred when a speeding KSh 27 million Toyota Land Cruiser 300 hit the couple as they attempted to cross the road
• Outraged residents gathered at the scene, blocking the highway and causing a major traffic jam to protest the frequent accidents in the area
• The angry crowd vandalised and set the luxury vehicle on fire, blaming the government for failing to address road safety concerns

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kiambu – Residents of Ruaka were left in shock after a tragic accident claimed the lives of a couple.

The Monday, October 14, evening accident occurred along the busy Ruaka-Ndenderu Highway, sparking outrage among locals.

This led to regrettable scenes as the residents torched a newly acquired high-end vehicle.

The horrifying incident reportedly unfolded at around 6:30 pm when a speeding Toyota Land Cruiser 300, estimated to be worth KSh 27 million, ran over two pedestrians who were attempting to cross the road.

According to witnesses at the scene, the couple suffered severe head and limb injuries, dying on the spot.

The collision also caused significant damage to the front of the Land Cruiser, but it wasn’t long before the situation escalated.

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Residents, angered by the deaths, quickly gathered at the accident scene and began blocking the highway, causing a major traffic jam.

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They pointed out that the road was turning into a death trap, adding that the two ladies were allegedly knocked down on the same road.

With tempers flaring, the crowd resorted to using rocks to barricade the road, forcing motorists to find alternative routes.

Videos shared online showed residents standing by the roadside as they vandalised the luxury vehicle before setting it on fire.

A video seen by TUKO.co.ke showed the car fully engulfed in flames as residents, frustrated by what they termed as the government’s failure to address the frequent road accidents in the area.

Later, police officers collected the deceased’s remains and transported them to Kiambu Hospital, awaiting an autopsy.

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In another story, it was a heartbreaking moment for a family following the untimely death of their loved ones in quick succession.

A man and his wife lost their lives while on their way back home with the body of their beloved daughter.

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The couple’s sick child was preparing for an operation in the hospital but unfortunately died before then.

Following the news, her parents headed to Arusha to pick up her body and return to Babati district, Manyara, Tanzania, to bury her.

Source: TUKO.co.ke