- Residents of Bomet are shocked following an unusual incident where an empty coffin allegedly refused to catch fire after a motorcycle accident
- The boda boda drivers reportedly doused it with petrol and set it on fire, but the fire was extinguished shortly after, leaving most of the coffin intact.
- Pictures that have gone viral show residents gathering around the partially burnt coffin, examining it as whispers spread among them.
A strange and emotional incident happened on Tuesday afternoon in Kapkwen, County Bometafter two motorcycles collided, one carrying an empty coffin.
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According to witnesses, the boda boda that was transporting the coffin was on its way to Mochwari to take the body of their loved one when the accident happened.
Although no serious injuries were immediately reported, the presence of the casket attracted the attention of many people, making an already tense situation even more disturbing.
After the accident, a group of emotional residents tried to burn the coffin.
Oil was poured on it and a fire was lit, but surprisingly, the casket did not catch fire.
Only a small part seemed to burn, while a large part remained despite repeated attempts.
The strange event left many in shock, with some witnesses expressing confusion at what they called “impossible.”
Pictures circulating online show residents gathering around the partially burnt coffin, examining it as whispers spread.
Witnesses said emotions were running high, with some residents acting out of grief and anger over the journey the coffin was meant to make.
What started out as a casual ride quickly turned into an adventure filled with tension and speculation.
Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after and took the coffin away, bringing the situation under control before it escalated.
Their quick action helped disperse the crowd and restore order to the area.
The authorities have not yet released an official statement about the incident, but an investigation is expected to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.
For many in Kapkwen, however, the image of the unburnt coffin may linger on—a confusing moment of grief, mystery and wonder.
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A strange scene as the family sat the deceased
In another shocking incident, a video of mourners trying to place their dead loved one in a coffin shocked social media users, leaving them guessing about different cultures.
In the early parts of the video, the coffin was in the grave as it happens in many parts of the world, until a group of men jumped into the grave and started preparing the deceased to sit upright.
After tearing apart some parts of the coffin, they pulled the corpse and placed it on a seat, a move that made the mourners satisfied.
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