LPG gas tanker explodes in Fedha, Embakasi

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.