Kenyans react as trailer carrying new vehicles crashes into Mai Mahiu: “Who’s to blame?”

• Many people were concerned to learn that a trailer carrying new vehicles had an accident and several cars were damaged in the process.
• Many Kenyans who saw the post on the Sikika Road Safety group were concerned about the condition of the cars
• Others wanted to know about the fate of the driver, companion, pedestrians and drivers on the road; they were happy to learn that none of them had died

Kenyans have expressed concern after learning that a trailer carrying several cars was involved in a horrific accident in Mai Mahiu.

Several photos of the accident shared by Sikika Road Safety on Facebook show the huge trailer lying upside down, with some cars on the ground and others still in the back of the huge vehicle. While some cars were damaged, others remained in their original condition.

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How are the pilot and navigator after the Mai-Mahiu accident?

Some Kenyans who heard about the accident wondered whether the cars were insured and whether the owners would be compensated or suffer losses.

Others also wanted to know if the driver and his shift were okay. Some people also shared their experiences on Mai Mahiu Road.

“A trailer used to transport vehicles crashed at corner C of Mai Mahiu Road. Please confirm your car was there,” wrote Sikika Road Safety.

The driver and co-pilot are fine.

Will the owners of the new cars suffer any losses?

According to Titus Waweru, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Autoguard Insurance Agency, vehicles in transit are covered by Goods in Transit Insurance or Carrier’s Civil Liability Insurance.

“In the case of Goods in Transit Insurance, the policy provides coverage for loss or damage to various types of goods during transit by road, rail or any inland waterway within the geographical area defined in the policy,” he said. TUKO.co.ke.

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Goods in Transit Insurance applies when the transporter is the owner of the goods.

How does Carrier Liability Insurance help?

The policy covers the insured against legal liability for accidental loss or damage to property in the insured’s custody or control during transportation by road, rail or other specified means.

“Transporters’ Civil Liability Insurance is taken out by transporters who transport other people’s goods. The insured (person who takes out the insurance) is obliged to declare any size and estimated annual size”, he said.

How Kenyans reacted to the accident

Fail KE

“If the driver and navigator are safe, then everything is fine. Vehicles are replaceable. Thank you, very important.”

Jac Stan:

“I hate this road… why was it designed like this, surely? When I’m traveling on this road, I always hold my heart, hoping the driver moves at 1 km per hour 🤣🤣🤣.”

Samanta Nyanchama:

“What kind of extra pressure is that? The chest pains…I hope they have insurance and probably belong to a yard owner.”

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Joy Kageni:

“Are these vehicles insured or is it just the vehicle transporting them? Sorry for my “ignorance”😝

David Kitavi:

“The driver is fine. The rest is insured cargo and will be compensated, kadere Ako poa?”

18 people killed along Narok-Mai Mahiu road

In another story, an accident involving a private car and two matatus along the Narok-Mai Mahiu highway left at least 18 injured.

The injured were taken to Narok County Referral Hospital for treatment, while the vehicles were towed to a police station.

This followed an accident in Londiani that claimed the lives of at least nine people and injured three others.

Review by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, Journalist and Editor at TUKO.co.ke

Source: TUKO.co.ke