LPG gas tanker explodes in Fedha, Embakasi
National
By
Mate Tongola
| Jun 03, 2024
A lorry ferrying a tank of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has burst into flames at Stage Mpya, in Pipeline, Nairobi.
The incident has caused a traffic snarl-up with police saying that no one has been reported injured during the incident that happened a few minutes past midday on Monday, 3 June.
It has not yet been established what caused the incident that left a huge smoke billowing into the skies.
Fire engines were seen rushing to the scene as the residents scampered for safety.
Police had a hard time controlling the crowds that were milling around the scene.
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By the time of going to press, the traffic was still heavy as police urged motorists to use alternative routes.