Panic as Fuel Tanker Overturns on Thika Road

The overturned tanker near Kenyatta University

An accident involving a petrol tanker which overturned on Thika Superhighway Monday afternoon has caused a massive traffic snarl up on the busy road.

The tanker, on the outbound lane, has also spilled fuel on the road near Kenyatta University.

Motorists complained of traffic stretching to as far as Githurai 45 on the outbound lane.

The traffic situation around Kenyatta University area after a tanker overturned

Shockingly, several individuals showed up at the accident scene with jerrycans intending to fetch fuel from the spilling vehicle.

Careless Kenyans attempting to fetch petrol from the overturned tanker

Motorists plying the route have been advised to find alternative means to get home.

In August, at least 60 people died when a tanker from which they were siphoning fuel exploded, burning them alive in Tanzania.

The aftermath of the Tanzania fuel tanker explosion in August

More to follow…

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