A tragic road accident on Mbagathi Road in Nairobi left three people dead after a BMW sedan veered off the road and crashed into a footbridge, bursting into flames.The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning, shocked residents and commuters.One of the victims, Allan Mwenda, was identified by his colleague Mwiti O'Miiru, who shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook.

Allan, a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK), was described as a dedicated professional and close friend.The crash, which happened near the Riara University turn-off, left the vehicle engulfed in flames, with witnesses and passersby stunned by the sight.Emergency responders arrived to secure the scene, but the fire made rescue efforts difficult.Police are investigating the cause of the accident, which involved a car leaving the carriageway and mounting the stairs of a pedestrian footbridge.The incident has sparked discussions about road safety and the impact of such tragedies on families and colleagues.Mwiti's tribute highlighted the personal loss and the need for safer roads, as the community mourns the lives lost.