A lorry crashed into another when its brakes failed on Meru-Nanyuki highway in Meru County.
There were no injuries and little damage to the lorry that was hit, but the lorry that crashed into it sustained heavy damage to the front, death of one person and serious leg injuries to the driver, said Jacob Mwiti, an eyewitness.
Police also were at the scene. The crash occurred at Subuiga hill in Buuri Sub-County.
According to an eyewitness, the lorry driver crashed into the rear of another lorry by using it as a barricade when brakes failed while driving downhill.
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“When the police arrived, I assisted them in loading the deceased into the vehicle and was taken to the mortuary. Accidents on Subuiga Hill have claimed many lives,” said Jacob, an eyewitness.
“I strongly advise drivers driving downhill on Subuiga Hill to pay attention to the black spot sign installed on the side of the road. The majority of drivers involved in accidents at Subuiga Hill are new and are unaware of the blackspot,” said Jacob.
Jacob said that most drivers are inebriated and unable to see clearly on the road. he said the purpose of the blackspot sign at Subuiga hill is to alert drivers to the fact that they should use low gear when driving downhill.
