- A dashcam captured a shocking moment on Thika Superhighway as a matatu lost control and began reversing into traffic
- The runaway matatu reportedly first hit a Super Metro bus before ramming into multiple boda bodas along the busy highway
- Onlookers and motorists watched in shock as the matatu continued crashing into vehicles, leaving a trail of destruction along the road
A dashcam has captured the chilling moment a matatu lost control and crashed into several boda bodas and vehicles along Thika Superhighway.
Source: Facebook
The matatu was seen reversing on the busy highway before hitting a Super Metro bus first.
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It then crashed into a boda boda rider, smashing the bike as the rider narrowly escaped with his life. The next rider quickly jumped off to save himself, leaving the goods he was carrying behind as he faced the terrifying ordeal.
Another boda boda rider, carrying a small load, also abandoned his motorcycle in a desperate attempt to save his life.
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The matatu hit everything in its path as onlookers watched in shock and terror.
Motorists and bystanders stood by the roadside, stunned, as they watched the incident unfold and wondered what had caused it.
It was not yet clear how many people were injured in the incident or how many vehicles and motorcycles were damaged.
Authorities have also not yet determined what caused the vehicle to lose control on the busy highway.
Netizens react to Thika Road accident
Damaris Choka:
“Enyewe being careful is nothing now, chaos will come unexpectedly.”
Brasa Mulati:
“Not brakes, idiot of a driver riding the clutch.”
Mario Raphael:
“Waaah kukufa siku hizi ni kama inatafuta watu!”
Boni Manyala:
“When a PSV matatu’s brakes failed, and it started reversing along Thika Road, hitting other vehicles earlier today.”
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
