Mechanic dies after vehicle falls on him in Dagoretti
A 22-year-old mechanic died after a vehicle he was repairing reportedly fell on him in Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi. Police said Philip King’ori was working on a Leyland Ashok vehicle at a garage when a hydraulic jack reportedly slipped, causing the vehicle to fall and hit him on the head. The incident was reported on Monday, [...] The post Mechanic dies after vehicle falls on him in Dagoretti…
22-year-old mechanic Philip King'ori tragically passed away in Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi after a vehicle he was repairing fell on him. The incident occurred on Monday, September 21, 2026, around 5 pm at a garage where he was working on a Leyland Ashok vehicle. Police stated that a hydraulic jack apparently slipped, causing the vehicle to fall and strike him on the head.
King'ori was immediately transported to Melchizedek Hospital for emergency care but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Upon visiting the scene, police found the deceased's body lying on a hospital bed with injuries visible on the left side of his head. Scenes of Crime personnel documented the incident, and the body was taken to the City Mortuary for preservation prior to an autopsy. The police deemed the incident an unfortunate accident.
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