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Olympic Champion David Rudisha Survives Road Crash

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 26 August 2019.

On August 26, 2019, a road crash occurred on the Kijauri-Keroka Highway, involving two-time Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha.

Rudisha, 30, was driving to his home in Kilgoris, Narok County when his car collided with a passenger bus at Nyansiongo area.

According to Keroka OCPD Walter Abondo, Rudisha's car rammed into the public service vehicle from behind, causing significant damage to his vehicle.

Fortunately, Rudisha sustained only minor injuries and was rushed to Keroka sub-county Hospital for treatment.

"I am well and unhurt from this morning's accident. Thank you for your prayers and concern. And above all I thank God for keeping everyone else involved safe. A special thank you to the other road users who rushed to the scene to help me out of the car after the incident!"Rudisha posted on Facebook.

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