Photos: Olympic Champion David Rudisha Nearly Dies in Nyamira Road Accident

Two-time Olympic 800 meters champion David Lekuta Rudisha sustained injuries after being involved in a road accident in Nyamira. The accident took place on Sunday at the Kijauri-Keroka highway in Nyamira County. Luckily, the athlete escaped with minor injuries. See the shocking pictures of the wrecked car below

Keroka police boss Walter Abondo reported that Rudisha lost control of the vehicle and ended up hitting a bus from behind. While the athlete who was on his way to Kilgoris sustained soft tissues injuries, the passengers of the bus escaped without any injuries whatsoever.

Shortly after the accident, Rudisha was rushed to the Keroka Sub County Hospital. Paramedics recorded that he complaining of lower limbs and chest pain. Later at the hospital, X-Ray reports showed no fractures. He was treated and discharged. Afterwards, he filed a statement at the Keroka Police Station where his vehicle was also towed to. David Rudisha who was the winner of Olympic gold in 2016 has not competed since running in the 2017 IAAF Diamond League in Shanghai.