A fatal accident involving a train occurred along the Nairobi-Ruiru railway line leading to the death of a man after being hit by a speeding train.
According to police reports, the deceased, who was wearing earphones, failed to recognize the approaching train, resulting in a fatal collision.
Despite the train’s horn warning, the man continued to cross the railway line, unaware of the impending danger.
The force of the impact knocked him off and dragged him several meters.
A driver of the goods train said he knocked down the deceased at Mtindwa area as he raced to the Nairobi Railways station.
He died on the spot before the body was moved to the mortuary pending identification and autopsy.
Officials say such incidents are common and discourage even pedestrians against using earphones while on roads.
