Kelvin Kiptum: Heartbreaking Video Shows Eyewitnesses Weeping at Accident Scene Moments after Crash

 

Tears flowed freely when eyewitnesses gathered around the accident spot where celebrated marathoner Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandan coach got into an accident and died on the spot. Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car accident (l), a lady weeping at the Racecourse Hospital (r). Where was Kistum's body taken? Kiptum, who was driving, veered off the road and into a ditch; only Sharon Kosgey survived the horrible accident. At the accident spot, a man prayed fervently, having been touched by what he saw and the lives that had been lost.  Another video captured by KTN News showed a group that had gathered at Racecourse Hospital on Ole Tebes Road. Woman breaks down after learning of Kiptum's death A woman was seen breaking into tears after it dawned on her that the worst had happened to the two young men, and the lady was also hurt. Just a glance at the other people who had gathered at the hospital also showed a separate group, with some looking lost while others looked anxious. The news of the deaths shocked Kenyans and the whole world, with many people taking to their social media platforms to offer the affected families their condolences and also share what they knew about Kiptum and his accomplished career. Kenyans heartbroken by World Marathon Record holder's death Another story revealed that the 24-year-old beloved athlete, whose record was recently ratified, was the one driving the car when it got involved in an accident and got mangled up. People from all walks of life from Kenya and around the world gathered on various social media platforms to painfully mourn him. "We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the devastating loss of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation,' said Seb Coe of the World Athletics. Pained reactions stream in as people learn of Kelvin Kiptum's death World Athletics president mourns marathoner Eliud Kipchoge mourns Kiptum in an emotional post Raila and Mudavadi mourn Kelvin Kiptum 

by  Susan Mwenesi