Huge fire after fuel tanker exploded into flames along Southern Bypass
An oil tanker has exploded into a ball of fire after a collision along the Southern Bypass, behind Carnivore.
An oil tanker has exploded into a ball of fire after a collision along the Southern Bypass, behind Carnivore.
The incident on Saturday, January 24, has resulted in confusion and chaos along the busy road near the Wilson Airport.
The fuel tanker is on the left-hand side of the dual carriageway, and part of the trailer is off Swaminarayan Street just below the tunnel below the Southern Bypass, but the large blaze is blocking traffic in both directions.
The fuel tanker reportedly collided with a truck before exploding into flames, producing thick black smoke that reduced visibility along the roadway.
Police and fire response teams from the Kenya Airports Authority at Wilson Airport have been dispatched to the scene to contain the fire and manage traffic.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, access to the area has been restricted to ensure safety while emergency operations are ongoing.
“The highway has been temporarily closed. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes,” they stated.
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Motorists are advised to follow alternative routes until the highway is reopened. Traffic management measures have been put in place around the incident area.
It has since been confirmed that one of the drivers involved in the accident died.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the identity of the deceased or the condition of other individuals involved.
Truck fire incidents have been reported in various parts of Kenya, involving heavy commercial vehicles transporting fuel and other hazardous materials.
These incidents typically occur following road traffic collisions, vehicle rollovers, or mechanical failures, and often result in fires or explosions that disrupt transport and damage surrounding property.
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