- A City Shuttle bus collided with multiple vehicles on Valley Road, resulting in one death and several injuries
- The driver reportedly warned his passengers of a possible crash before the accident, which left families devastated
- A survivor’s emotional prayer highlighted the tragedy’s impact, triggering reactions from a section of Kenyans
Nancy Odindo is a Kenyan journalist at TUKO.co.ke with five years of experience covering politics, news, and features across digital and print media.
Nairobi: One person has been killed and several others injured following a collision involving a City Shuttle bus and several private vehicles along Valley Road.
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The accident occurred on Monday morning, March 9, after the bus lost control and rammed into several cars on the busy road, causing a traffic snarl-up.
What caused the Valley Road accident?
Preliminary reports indicate that eight people were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals as investigations into the crash continue.
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Prior to the crash, the driver, who was heading to Nairobi CBD, reportedly warned his passengers of a brake failure. He fled the scene after the tragic incident.
The deceased has been identified as a boda boda rider. His passenger was severely injured.
A video circulating online showed a woman emotionally praying after reportedly surviving the accident.
“I have not seen anyone like you, Lord. There is no one to compare with you, Almighty God. No one possesses the power that you have,” she prayed amid tears.
How did Kenyans respond to Valley Road accident?
Nyogemo Christina
“Every time when I come from Ngong Road on Valley Road, I am always scared of the mteremko. Mama, uour God saved you.”
Joseph Wuo Nya Gem
“I just think that the old City Hoppers, City Shuttles, and KBS buses shouldn’t be allowed on that steep incline; in most accidents along the Valley Road, they are always the cause.”
Ken Abuna
“That road is bad. I once saw someone crossing Valley Road, yet there is a footbridge. He didn’t even reach halfway; he was knocked out.”
Tobias KE
“Even I wonder why NTSA still allows these vehicles to commute on the road; if they still trust this sacco, then let the shareholders buy new vehicles and sweep out these old ones. City Shuttle and City Hoppa both have to move from old modes and switch to the modernized transport system.”
Geff
“The situation was bad. I pray for the injured and may the departed rest in peace.”
Mamake Kerry
“Your prayer is heard, Mama; no one knows what awaits us. Let us always pray before leaving our houses for work.”
3 killed after Duale’s security car crashes
Elsewhere, three people were killed and 19 others were injured in an accident involving Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s convoy in Otonglo, Kisumu.
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The CS was returning from PS Ouma Oluga’s Thanksgiving ceremony in Rarieda when his security vehicle collided with a PSV matatu.
Duale confirmed his safety and urged his medical team to adequately attend to the victims who were admitted to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).
A section of Kenyans condemned the incident, with many claiming that the government officials are fond of speeding.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
