A police car at an accident scene. [Photo/standardmedia]

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Two people working on a road died Tuesday afternoon after a speeding motorist knocked them down.

Witnesses said two female road workers were marking Thika super highway around the Safari Park hotel area when they were hit and killed on the spot.

"Two road markers have been killed right now at the foot bridge of Safari Park on Thika road. Bodies lying on the road," Shrink twitted on @@ggit_s

The accident led to traffic snarl up along the busy highway.

Police confirmed the accident.