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The highway near Ram residency along Southern Bypass has been temporarily closed following a massive explosion paralyzing traffic following a collision between a lorry and a fuel tanker.
Fire crews are on the scene right now to contain the situation.
According to the Red Cross Kenya, Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
“A road traffic incident involving a lorry and a fuel tanker that led to an explosion has been reported near Ram residency along Southern Bypass. The highway has been temporarily closed. Motorists advised to use alternative routes,” Red Cross Kenya said on a post.
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Status Update
As of now, the number of casualties remains unconfirmed. Recovery teams are waiting for the fire to be fully suppressed before inspecting the wreckage.
According to the eyewitnesses, chaos erupted at the crash site as bodaboda riders rushed toward the leaking tanker to scoop fuel, just moments before the explosion.
Nairobi Police Chief George Seda has since mobilized a heavy security presence to clear the area and ensure the safety of first responders.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) issued an alert confirming the collision saying that one of the fuel tankers to plunge from the Southern Bypass onto the lower road, where it immediately burst into flames.
The authority further said fire and emergency services are currently on site undertaking containment and safety operations, while traffic police have secured the area.
Traffic disruption is expected to continue until the situation is fully brought under control.
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Guidelines
1. Motorists are advised to avoid the Southern Bypass until further notice.
2. Road users seeking to access Mombasa Road are advised to divert via Lang’ata Road.
3. Motorists should use alternative routes and anticipate traffic delays on surrounding roads.
4. Members of the public are strongly cautioned against approaching the incident scene, as fuel
fires pose extreme danger.
5. Motorists are urged to strictly follow directions issued by traffic police and emergency
responders.
6. Residents and road users in the vicinity should remain alert to smoke, restricted movement, and
emergency operations.
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