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Speeding Miraa Pickup Torched After Hitting Boda Boda Rider on Embu-Mwea Highway
A speeding miraa pickup collided with a boda boda rider on the Embu-Mwea Highway in Embu County, sparking outrage among locals. Shortly after the crash, an unidentified man set the pickup ablaze, prompting a police response to control the crowd and manage traffic.
Eyewitnesses reported that the rider sustained serious injuries, while the driver of the pickup fled the scene. Video footage shows police officers directing traffic as onlookers gathered around the burning vehicle.
— CITY DIGEST. (@city_digest) January 27, 2025
Authorities have launched a manhunt for the person responsible for the arson, urging the public to remain calm and allow the legal process to take its course. The incident has reignited concerns about reckless driving by miraa transporters, with residents calling for stricter traffic enforcement on the highway.