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A surfaced video captured the tense moments just before a lorry carrying at least ten passengers was engulfed by the raging waters of River Kwa Muswii in the Kasikeu area of Sultan Hamud.
In the trending clip, the lorry could be seen loading passengers at the rear while other residents wait on the opposite side of the river.
Despite a brief hesitation, the lorry driver decided to forge ahead through the swollen river, with one passenger gripping the tail light for dear life.
Within moments, the force of the water swept the lorry off the bridge, plunging it into the river.
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The passengers struggled to swim amidst the noise of screams from onlookers.
However, the story had an unexpected twist. Just before the lorry accelerated, a bystander delivered a warning: “Rest in peace.”
The man seemed to know that the lorry stood no chance against the overflowing river.
“Maji ni mingi pale hawawezi vuka. Hii itabebwa ngoja uone. Rest in peace, hahaha (The water level is high they won't manage to cross the bridge. This vehicle will be swept away just wait and see),” the man exclaimed, serving as a last-minute caution to those aboard.
As of Saturday, April 27, the number of deaths in the swollen River Kwa Muswii drowning tragedy hit nine.
Makueni county deputy governor Lucy Mulili revealed on Saturday, April 27.
The residents revealed that they had been camping on the river's banks, waiting for the water levels to drop.
However, during their wait, two lorries ferrying ballast tried to cross, with one driving to the other side of the river without issues.
The Kenya Red Cross further revealed that those rescued had been rushed to Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital for treatment.
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