Residents in Ruaka furiously burn down a Land Cruiser 300 after causing an accident, killing a couple

Residents in Ruaka, Kiambu County, vehemently set fire to an LC 300.

The vehicle struck and killed a couple attempting to cross the road. The accident occurred when a speeding Land Cruiser 300 struck a couple attempting to cross the road.

Furious residents gathered at the scene, blocking the highway and causing a major traffic jam while protesting the frequent accidents in the area.

The angry crowd set the expensive vehicle ablaze, blaming the government for failing to address road safety concerns.

This tragic incident was reported to have taken place around 6 PM on October 14th, when the speeding LC 300 collided with the couple while they were trying to cross the highway. According to eyewitnesses, the couple sustained serious head injuries and lost their lives at the scene.

Residents, angered by the fatalities, quickly assembled at the accident site and began obstructing the road. They highlighted that the road has become a danger to residents, attributing this to the government’s neglect of the area, which is a known hotspot for numerous accidents.

As temperatures rise and vehicles fail, residents are advising drivers to seek alternative routes. The angry mob proceeded to set the estimated 30 million LC300 car on fire. The police arrived at the scene and diffused the heightened tensions, but considerable damage had already occurred.