Fuel tanker explodes at Sachangwan, Nakuru-Eldoret Highway closed
A fuel tanker exploded shortly after midnight at Sachangwan along the Salgaa-Nakuru stretch of the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, leaving at least two people injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting a multi-agency emergency response to contain the resulting fire. Emergency teams attended to the two casualties as firefighters and other agencies worked [...] The post Fuel…
A fuel tanker explosion occurred on the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway near Sachangwan, causing the road to be closed and several agencies to respond to the emergency. At least two individuals were injured in the incident that took place early Tuesday morning. Emergency teams rapidly arrived on the scene to contain the resulting fire, working alongside police and other officials to ensure the safety of the area.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Nakuru-Eldoret Highway was temporarily closed at the Kibunja and Soilo interchanges for safety reasons, and motorists were advised to find alternative routes until the situation was resolved. Police spokesperson Samuel Ndanyi confirmed that emergency responders were also searching for any additional casualties at the site.
The explosion has brought back memories of a similar disaster that occurred in the same area in 2009, which resulted in over 100 fatalities.
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