Two Killed in Highway Fuel Tanker Explosion
The incident disrupted traffic along the usually busy highway, with firefighters battling the fire in a bid to contain it and prevent it from spreading over to nearby structures...
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A fuel tanker exploded along the River Sagana area in Kirinyaga County on Thursday night, killing two people and causing significant traffic disruptions on the busy Nairobi-Nyeri Highway.
- Two individuals died instantly following the explosion.
- Firefighters from Murang’a County responded swiftly to extinguish the blaze.
- The incident led to the temporary closure of the Nairobi-Nyeri Highway, paralyzing traffic and forcing motorists to seek alternative routes due to thick smoke and flames.
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