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A recent accident in Kenya has left many people heartbroken after CCTV footage captured a young woman with a baby on her back being hit by a car.
The footage, which has been widely shared on social media, shows the tragic moment when a vehicle collided with a boda boda—a popular form of motorcycle taxi—in Nairobi.
The incident occurred on a seemingly calm evening. The young mother had just walked out of her home and onto the street.
She approached a boda boda that was waiting for her, preparing for a ride with her baby securely fastened on her back. As she and the boda boda rider were getting ready, a large white car suddenly appeared and crashed into them.
The CCTV footage, which was shared on TikTok by user @Drayveen, reveals the sequence of events leading up to the collision. The video shows the woman walking confidently toward the road, clearly having arranged for the boda boda ride in advance.
She crossed the street safely and managed to board the motorcycle with her baby. However, before the rider could fully settle, the car came from behind and hit the boda boda, sending it—and the people on it—crashing into the street.
The collision was severe, and the video captures the harrowing moment with disturbing clarity. The car continued moving even after the impact, dragging the motorbike with it for a short distance.
This shocking scene has elicited strong reactions from Kenyans, who are grappling with the emotional weight of the accident.
Many viewers have expressed their sorrow and anger over the incident. Some have criticized the driver of the white car, questioning how such a collision could happen if the driver was paying proper attention.
Others have pointed out that the boda boda rider might have been too close to the road, potentially contributing to the severity of the accident.
The tragic event has sparked a broader discussion about road safety in Kenya. The roads are often busy, and accidents involving boda bodas are not uncommon.
Responses to the video have been mixed. Some Kenyans have called for increased vigilance from drivers to prevent similar accidents in the future.
They argue that drivers must be more attentive and careful, especially in areas where people are boarding or disembarking from vehicles.
Others have stressed the importance of better training and awareness for boda boda riders to ensure they are aware of the risks and how to minimize them.
In a related incident, CCTV footage from Kiambu Road captured another severe accident involving a Toyota Prado. The SUV lost control and ran over a boda boda rider before crashing into a car yard wall.
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