Two injured as tanker explodes at Sachangwan, highway closed
Two people were injured after a fuel tanker exploded at Sachangwan shortly after midnight, forcing closure of the Nakuru-Eldoret highway at Kibunja and Soilo interchange.
Nairobi, Kenya – A fuel tanker explosion at Sachangwan along the Salgaa-Nakuru stretch of the Nakuru-Eldoret highway resulted in injuries to two people and prompted the temporary closure of a portion of the busy highway. The Kenya Red Cross reported attending to the casualties and assisting with containment efforts. Emergency teams have been deployed to assess the situation and ensure the safety of motorists.
The highway remains closed near Kibunja and Soilo interchange. The incident occurred near the General Service Unit (GSU) camp at Sachangwan, with videos capturing a large fireball shortly after midnight. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, while ongoing assessments determine if there were additional casualties.
The Salgaa-Sachangwan section has been identified as a road accident hotspot, with previous incidents including a tanker fire in January 2009 that resulted in over 100 fatalities. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and await further instructions from emergency personnel.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Fuel tanker explodes at Sachangwan, Nakuru-Eldoret Highway closed kahawatungu.com
- Sachangwan fuel tanker explosion: Red Cross confirms 2 casualties peopledaily.digital
