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FALSE: Viral 'Kimende' accident video not captured in Kenya

A screenshot from the viral video.

A viral video of a truck ramming into stationary cars on a highway was not captured in Kenya.

The video, widely shared on Facebook and WhatsApp platforms, has been circulating with those sharing it indicating that the accident happened in Kimende, which is among Kenya’s accident hotspots.

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