NAIROBI, Kenya – A truck carrying gas exploded in the Kenyan capital on Monday, leading to a massive fire that killed several people and injured hundreds. The explosion occurred in the suburb of Kibera, sending a huge fireball into the sky and causing chaos and destruction in the surrounding area.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing bodies scattered on the ground and people running in panic as the fire spread rapidly. The explosion and resulting fire also destroyed nearby homes and businesses, leaving many families homeless and disrupting the daily lives of the local community.
Emergency services rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire and provide medical assistance to the injured. The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but authorities have confirmed that the truck was transporting gas cylinders at the time of the incident.
The Kenyan government has declared the explosion a national disaster and promised to provide support and assistance to those affected. The Minister of Health has issued a statement urging hospitals to be prepared for a surge in patients requiring medical attention.
This tragic incident has once again raised concerns about the safety and regulation of gas transportation in Kenya. Local residents have expressed anger and frustration over the lack of stringent safety measures and oversight, calling for stricter regulations to prevent similar accidents in the future.
As the investigation into the explosion continues, the focus now shifts to providing aid and support to the victims and their families, as well as implementing measures to prevent such disasters from happening again in the future.