Nairobi traffic escapade sadly claims 4 pedestrian lives

The demises that have been suffered by Kenyans due to the traffic situation is proving to be very sensitive as quite a number have now lost their lives and some gone through damaging accidents in matatus quest to minimize time spent on trips.

Unfortunately news has revealed that four pedestrians perished and others were left critically injured after a bus in Kangemi, Nairobi County, knocked them down.

The driver involved in the Wednesday evening accident was allegedly going down a slop when the accident occurred.

The bus operating along the Westlands-Uthiru route was allegedly trying to use an alternative route to evade the traffic jam along Waiyaki Way.

Witnesses state the alternative route had a steep stretch, and it is here that the vehicle’s brakes failed, causing the accident at Waruku area.

The bus only stopped after it rammed into a building after hitting the pedestrians.

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In Riverside Medical Centre, James Kiburi, a doctor stated they received four critically injured victims, stating that one died at the facility.

Reports indicate three of the victims were ferried away in a St John Ambulance for advanced treatment elsewhere.

The driver of the bus fled from the scene of the accident.

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