Tragic accident claims the life of a man in Gatundu as an excavator overturns and rolls.
Eyewitnesses recount the incident, stating that the man was working on a trench in a slopy section when the excavator overturned and rolled towards Kahungu River.
The man, who was operating the excavator, was crushed to death in the accident.
Efforts to rescue him were unsuccessful.
Concerned residents, led by David Muchai, question why construction work was allowed to continue despite the heavy rains and dangerous conditions.
Muchai describes the operator as a hardworking and humble man who was trying to support his family.
Residents call on the government to intervene and halt all construction work until the rains subside.
They emphasize that there is no need to rush the completion of the project.
The incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by workers in hazardous conditions.
The community mourns the loss of a valuable member and demands better safety measures in construction sites.