Congestion at Mwiki as locomotive derails after accident

Speeding train hit the private car after the motorist reportedly refused to give way.

In Summary

•In the morning incident, the speeding train hit the private car after the motorist reportedly refused to give way. 

•Kenya Railways engineers are on the way to rectify the situation for resumption of normal operations.

Kenya Railways Train derailed after ramming into a car on Friday, April 1, 2022.
Kenya Railways Train derailed after ramming into a car on Friday, April 1, 2022.
Image: Twitter/Ma3Route

Traffic was witnessed in Mwiki area in Nairobi after a Kenya Railways Locomotive rammed into a private car on Friday.

In the morning incident, the speeding train hit the private car after the motorist reportedly refused to give way. 

As a result of the accident, the train derailed due to a bent track

The train plying the Kasarani route usually picks commuters in  Mutindwa Market in Umoja and Pipeline area in Nairobi.

National Police Service has advised the public to use alternative routes after the Kenya Railways locomotive was involved in an accident at Mwiki level crossing.

"A traffic congestion is therefore anticipated due to the derailment. The public is advised to use alternative routes in the meantime to avoid inconveniences," NPS said.

"Kenya Railways engineers are on the way to rectify the situation for resumption of normal operations."

In 2021, Kenya Railways issued a warning to motorists and pedestrians against crossing and moving near the railway tracks while trains are passing. 

Kenya Railways Train derailed after ramming into a car on Friday, April 1, 2022.
Kenya Railways Train derailed after ramming into a car on Friday, April 1, 2022.
Image: Twitter/Ma3Route

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