Limuru Member of Parliament John Kiragu Chege has escaped death following a serious road accident involving his Toyota Land Cruiser TX and a bowser truck on Friday afternoon.

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According to images obtained by Kenyans.co.ke , photos from the scene showed the heavily damaged SUV with its bonnet completely crushed and debris scattered across the road, pointing to the intensity of the impact.

The driver’s side of the vehicle's body also appeared badly mangled as a result of the impact.

Despite the severity of the crash, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) MP confirmed that he, his driver, and his bodyguard survived the accident without major injuries.

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In a statement after the incident, Kiragu expressed gratitude for their safety, saying the trio had narrowly escaped what could have been a tragic accident.

“This afternoon, I was involved in a serious road accident. By the grace of God, despite the intensity of the crash, my driver, bodyguard, and I are safe and doing well,” he said.

“We remain deeply grateful for God's protection and for the concern, prayers, and support from everyone,” the MP added in his message to supporters and residents.

Before venturing into politics, Kiragu built a career in engineering and infrastructure development.

He previously served as a quality inspector at the Athi Water Works Development Agency, where he specialised in quality assurance and control for infrastructure projects.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke