- The horrible accident occurred at Thindigua, near Runda Palm Gardens, along Kiambu Road on Saturday, August 17
- All passengers were feared dead after the Subaru Forester car veered off the road and rolled several times
- Images shared on social media show how serious the accident was, as the car was completely destroyed
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Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Kiambu - An unknown number of people have died following a horrible accident in the Thindigua area along Kiambu Road.
How did the Kiambu Road accident happen?
The Saturday, August 17 morning accident involved a Subaru Forester car.
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Unconfirmed reports indicate the car had several revellers who had spent their Friday night partying at a popular entertainment joint along Kiambu Road.
Preliminary investigations show the driver lost control of the vehicle as they were heading home in the wee hours of the morning, leading to the fatal accident.
The Subaru car is said to have veered off the road and rolled several times before landing in a thicket.
The horrific accident attracted a huge crowd, and people appeared devastated by the extent of the crash.
Photos and videos of the accident seen by TUKO.co.ke show how serious the accident was as the car was completely written off.
The car's wreckage was towed to the police station, where detectives launched investigations to establish the cause of the accident.
How Kenyans reacted to the Thindigua accident
The tragedy left many Kenyans devastated, given there was no sign of life at the scene of the accident.
MUGAMBI AMATHI:
"This is a wreckage of a Subaru Forester. The horrific accident took place along Kiambu Road, Thindigua, near Runda Palm Gardens. Speed thrills BUT also kills."
Ndotch Ndegwa:
"The accident on Kìambu Road (Thindigua) was so ugly. You don’t want to see the images—it’s that bad. Please, folks, after a night out, consider taking an Uber. It’s far cheaper than a coffin, and much less painful than the tears of your loved ones. 😭😭 Stay safe out there."
Giselle:
"Subaru accidents kama hiyo ya Kiambu Road give me PTSD because of Danco 😪"
Vik:
"That accident hapo Kiambu Road, Paradise Lost - Kentwood is one of the most traumatizing things I've ever seen man."
Conc Jay 🇰🇪:
A wreckage of a red Subaru Forester along Kiambu Road which was speeding off at top speed, no traceable human remains at the scene."
Vincent kipkoech:
"This accident at Thindigua, Kiambu Road, is so horrific. Please let's be cautious on our roads and remember that arriving safely is more important than arriving fast.The Subaru Forester is completely wrecked, reduced to scrap metal. Tragically, all passengers are feared dead."
How Kenyans mourned family killed in Nakuru accident
Elsewhere, Kenyans were heartbroken following a grisly accident along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway.
On Tuesday, August 13, five family members died in the horrible accident in the Mbaruk area after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck.
Gigil area OCPD Jamleck Ngaruiya confirmed the sad news, saying the five, including a woman and her children, died on the spot.
Ngaruiya said a man identified as Christopher Ambani was driving his Mercedes car when he collided with a truck while trying to overtake.
Police said the five killed were Ambani's family members, but he survived with serious injuries.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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