Mechanic dies while repairing a tyre in Narok Town

Narok,

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

KNA by Ann Salaton

A mechanic in Narok town died on the spot after a tyre he was repairing burst and threw him to the air before he landed back on his head.

The rare incident that left Narok traders shocked saw the young man’s head split into pieces where he died on the spot.

Narok Central Sub County Police Commander John Momanyi confirmed the incident, asking mechanics to put on protective gears like helmet so as to prevent such an occurrence in future.

“Unfortunately, he put too much pressure into the tyre making it burst and the impact threw the man to the air. It is so sad that we lost him on the spot,” he said, while condoling with the family.

He said the incident occurred on Monday at Rubis Petrol Station in Narok Town where the deceased had gone to pump air to the tyre he was repairing.

“Such an incident is very rare, but we have taught ourselves a lesson. Mechanics and those doing such manual jobs should always put on protective gears that can protect them when such an accident occurs,” he said.

The body of the deceased was taken to Narok County Referral Hospital Mortuary as the family prepare to bury the remains of their relative.

Courtesy; KNA