This archive report was first published on 25 August 2019.
On Sunday morning, Olympic 800m Champion David Rudisha narrowly escaped death in a road accident on the Kijauri-Keroka Highway in Nyamira County, Kenya.
According to reports, a bus collided with Rudisha's car in the Nyansiongo area, causing significant damage.
Rudisha, who was traveling to his home in Kilgoris, suffered minor injuries and was rushed to Keroka Sub County Hospital for treatment.
His car was towed to Keroka Police Station, and media outlets have confirmed that he is okay.
The accident comes a year after 400M champion Nicholas Bett died in a similar road accident.
Reactions from Kenyans poured in, with many expressing relief that Rudisha survived the accident.
"That was a hard kick. Thank God for his protection," said Jemimah Areba.
"God is always good and faithful to his people…let it be investigated though," added Mzalendo Charles Muchangi.
