Image of the exploded LPG tanker at Avenue Park area in Pipeline, Nairobi on June 3, 2024.

Embakasi: One Matatu Burnt as Gas Tanker Explodes in Nairobi

A tanker carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) exploded in the Pipeline area of Embakasi, Nairobi County.

The explosion occurred around noon on Monday, injuring one bystander who has been promptly taken to the hospital.

Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished the flames.

Images obtained show a 14-seater matatu and the tanker severely damaged by the fire. An eyewitness reported that the matatu had only the driver inside, who escaped unharmed.

Further updates will be provided.

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