One killed, two injured in Waiyaki Way accident

"The incident took place in the area where a trailer rammed into a tuk tuk a few weeks ago." /THE STAR
"The incident took place in the area where a trailer rammed into a tuk tuk a few weeks ago." /THE STAR

One person was killed and two others injured on Tuesday morning in an accident on Waiyaki Way.

The deceased was hit by a taxi driver while trying to cross the road.

The taxi driver tried to avoid hitting the pedestrian when he lost control of the car and ended up rolling into a ditch.

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The driver and the passenger sustained minor injuries but the car was severely damaged.

The two were coming from Nairobi to Kikuyu when the accident occurred.

A witness who spoke to the Star said the scene was a black spot as pedestrians avoided using the footbridge and zebra crossing set out for them.

The body was later taken to the City mortuary.

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