Fuel Tanker Explodes Into Flames Along Southern Bypass
It is unclear what caused the accident, as emergency teams respond to the scene...
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A fuel tanker has overturned and exploded into flames on the Southern Bypass near Carnivore in Nairobi on Saturday, January 24, causing significant traffic disruption and chaotic scenes. The incident resulted from a collision with a lorry, producing thick black smoke and affecting traffic in both directions near Wilson Airport.
- One driver involved in the accident has been confirmed dead.
- Police and fire response teams are on scene, and access has been restricted by the Kenya Red Cross.
- Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as the highway is temporarily closed.
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On Saturday, January 24, a fuel tanker overturned and exploded into flames on the Southern Bypass near Carnivore in Nairobi following a collision with a lorry. The incident prompted emergency operations and forced the temporary closure of the bypass, causing significant traffic disruption. The explosion produced thick black smoke affecting traffic near Wilson Airport. In a separate incident on Friday night, a massive fire erupted at the Makongeni market in Thika, Kiambu County. This blaze destroyed numerous businesses and property of unknown value. The market fire followed another significant fire on Thursday, January 22, along Jogoo Road near Nairobi's CBD.
