Millions Worth Luxury Cars Down the Mai Mahiu escarpment

A terrible accident happened early Friday morning near Mai-Mahiu, Kenya. A big truck carrying fancy cars crashed, killing at least one person and destroying several expensive vehicles.

What Happened?

Around 7 AM, the truck driver lost control while going down a steep hill on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway. The truck, loaded with luxury cars, tipped over and fell down a cliff into a valley below.

People nearby rushed to help. They saw the truck and cars badly smashed up at the bottom of the cliff. The crash caused a big traffic jam on the busy road.

The Damage

  • One person died in the crash
  • Another person was badly hurt
  • Six luxury cars were destroyed:
  • 4 Mercedes-Benz
  • 2 Toyota Land Cruisers
  • The cars were heading to Uganda

Why It Happened

The police say the driver couldn’t control the truck on a sharp turn. This area, called C-corner, is known to be dangerous. The road is narrow and curves sharply.

What’s Being Done

  • Police came to help and manage traffic
  • The wrecked vehicles were towed away
  • Local people want the road to be made wider and safer

This crash shows how dangerous this road can be. Drivers need to be extra careful, especially when carrying valuable cargo like these luxury cars.

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