- A man was minding his own business when a black Toyota Prado suddenly rammed into his vicinity, destroying property worth tens of thousands of Kenyan shillings
- He had to act quickly and jump out of the way within seconds, as any delay could have resulted in serious injuries or even death
- Social media users were stunned after seeing a man run to the luxury vehicle, reverse it, and drive it away
CCTV footage has highlighted why people should remain alert at all times, even when relaxing, as danger can strike unexpectedly.
Source: Facebook
The footage captured the moment a man who was sitting peacefully by the roadside, enjoying the scenery, narrowly escaped death.
The man, who was dressed in a white shirt, was seated on a metallic bench behind a small gate that was leaning against the bench, as seen in the video.
Black Toyota Prado moving towards man
“Thanks to God,” read the caption accompanying the footage, reflecting the man’s gratitude after escaping danger in broad daylight.
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As he relaxed, a black Toyota Prado was seen rolling towards him. He did not notice the vehicle until he heard the sound of metal crashing.
A passerby and another man who had been standing near some metal structures were left stunned as they quickly moved away to avoid being hit by the luxury vehicle.
The man seated on the edge of the bench reacted swiftly after shifting his attention from his phone to the source of the loud metallic noise.
Man runs to drive of driverless Toyota Prado
He was forced to jump up and run for his life after noticing that the vehicle was not slowing down as it approached him, having already knocked down several metal structures.
Fortunately, the Prado could not move any further after it was stopped by a pile of metal materials that blocked its path and added enough resistance to halt the Japanese-made SUV.
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Interestingly, there was no driver inside the vehicle at the time. Moments later, a man was seen running towards it, opening the driver’s door after it came to a stop.
The incident left those nearby shocked and angry as they confronted the alleged driver over the carelessness that led to the destruction of property.
Kenyans react after Toyota prado destroys property
Social media users were equally stunned and flocked to the comment section to share their reactions.
William Nyabayo:
“A narrow escape. Probably the handbrake wasn’t fully engaged. Thank God for saving that man.”
Aggie Mamake Nellie:
“Did the car have no handbrake, or what happened? Why was the driver not inside?”
Rashidah Seera:
“God is great. He survived this. It may seem like nothing, but that same incident could have ended his life.”
Ssinggle Mathias:
“They tell you to stay away from road reserves, but people don’t listen.”
Kathy Nakiranda:
“I don’t understand. Who was the man who ran to the car, opened it, and then sat inside?”
BrianTopher Wa’Nalala Odunya Atori:
“Why wasn’t the handbrake engaged on such a sloping area?”
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Mulyethe Joshua:
“But who is that man? Am I seeing things correctly? Please help me understand.”
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Man caught off guard by thugs
In another story, a man was caught off guard by thugs, but his quick reaction saved both his life and his personal belongings before the situation turned chaotic.
He was busy using his phone outside his home compound when he was approached by the attackers, but he managed to escape.
Social media users noted that he was fortunate to evade the thugs, while others cautioned him to be more vigilant as they reacted to the viral video.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
