Lexus vehicle catches fire along Nairobi Expressway near JKIA
A Lexus vehicle was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening along the Nairobi Expressway near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) entrance. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, as the vehicle was travelling towards City Cabanas. Police said the incident was reported by a member of the public through the Nairobi Area Control Room, [...] The post Lexus vehicle catches fire along Nairobi…
A Lexus vehicle caught fire on Sunday evening along the Nairobi Expressway near the entrance to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, as the car was traveling towards City Cabanas. Police received the report from a member of the public through the Nairobi Area Control Room, triggering responses from Mombasa Road Police Station and the Expressway Command Centre.
The Lexus was being driven by a woman at the time, who fortunately escaped unharmed. Police are still investigating the cause of the fire and have not yet determined a definitive reason. The Nairobi City County Fire Brigade arrived on the scene and managed to contain the blaze. No injuries were reported in the incident. The damaged Lexus was subsequently towed to Mombasa Road Police Station for further police action and investigations.
The car accident caused a disruption in traffic flow on the busy road before it was eventually cleared.
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