10 casualties evacuated after Eldoret-Webuye road incident
At least 10 casualties have been evacuated to various hospitals following a petroleum tanker incident along the Eldoret-Webuye Road. The incident, which occurred near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night, September 17, 2026, was contained following a multi-agency emergency response involving firefighters, county ambulance services, the Kenya Red Cross Society, police and members of […]
A petroleum tanker explosion on the Eldoret-Webuye Road resulted in at least 10 people being evacuated to hospitals on Thursday night, September 17, 2026. Firefighters, county ambulance services, the Kenya Red Cross Society, police, and members of the public collaborated in a multi-agency emergency response to contain the incident near Paul Boit Secondary School.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed on Friday, September 18, 2026, that the situation had been under control, with the casualties evacuated through a coordinated effort involving various responders and well-wishers. The Red Cross highlighted the ongoing collaboration with the Kenya Police and firefighters, stating that "10 casualties have been evacuated to various hospitals, facilitated by well-wishers, county ambulance services, firefighters and the Kenya Red Cross."
Motorists were advised to avoid the impacted section of the highway to facilitate the emergency response. As the assessment continues, the final casualty count and additional details regarding the incident's cause, the injured, and any further casualties may be revealed.
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