- Residents of Ruaka, Kiambu County, set a new Toyota Landcruiser 300 ablaze following a tragic accident that claimed two pedestrian lives
- The accident occurred along the perilous Ruaka-Ndenderu Road, a stretch notorious for frequent fatal incidents
- Witnesses described a chaotic scene as locals, overwhelmed by emotion, gathered around the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames
Ruaka residents in Kiambu County took matters into their own hands after a fatal accident claimed the lives of two pedestrians on the notoriously dangerous Ruaka-Ndenderu Road.
On Monday evening, the Toyota Landcruiser 300 involved in the incident was torched by furious locals, sparking outrage and highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the area.
The accident, which took place on a road already infamous for frequent tragedies, left the community in mourning and frustration.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as crowds gathered around the luxury vehicle, expressing their anguish over what they saw as preventable deaths.
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In a matter of minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames, thick smoke rising as a chilling symbol of the residents’ pent-up anger.
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“The road from Ndenderu to Gacharage to Ruaka is a death trap,” said Tony, an advocacy journalist who has long voiced concerns about the area.
“Last week, two women were knocked down in Ruaka. The week before, four people died along the same road.
Tonight, two more lives are lost—a couple, dead.”This stretch of road has been a recurring point of contention for locals, with calls for pedestrian crossings and improved road safety measures often falling on deaf ears.
The tragic deaths of the couple on Monday have reignited these demands, as residents continue to plead for action to prevent further loss of life.
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This tragic event has thrown a spotlight on the pressing need for safer pedestrian infrastructure on heavily trafficked roads like Ruaka-Ndenderu.
