At least two dead and more than 200 wounded

Dramatic incident a Nairobicapital Kenya. The explosion killed at least two people and injured more than 200 others fire broke out in the city after a a truck Loaded Gas. This was announced by a government spokesman.

Truck explosion in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya: “Hell is dead and wounded”

He added that the explosion, which occurred shortly before midnight, resulted in the appearance of a “huge fireball that spread widely.” Isaac Maigua Mwaura In a post on X.

“As a result, the fire caused further damage to many vehicles and commercial properties, including several small and medium-sized businesses,” the spokesman said, adding that “residential homes in the neighborhood also caught fire, and a large number of residents were still inside, because” That's in the middle of the night.”

Mwaura also noted that at least two people died of their injuries, and 222 others were urgently transferred to various hospitals in the capital.

The local Red Cross had previously reported nearly 300 people infected. The fire broke out in the neighborhood Embakasisoutheast of Nairobi.

Houses and cars were burned

The explosion occurred at a gas supply company, resulting in severe damage to its buildings. It took many hours for emergency services and firefighters to reach the scene Disaster area.

Gas cylinders were filled in the exploded factory. The fire quickly spread, hitting a textile and clothing store and burning dozens of vehicles and homes in the area. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined.

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One of the injured, Boniface Sifuna, narrated what happened to Reuters news agency.

The man explained: “I was burned by a gas cylinder explosion while trying to escape. It exploded right in front of me, causing me to hit the ground and burst into flames. “I'm lucky I had the strength to escape.”

Another witness told The Nation newspaper about “huge explosions, giant fireballs, and people screaming and running everywhere in fear of other explosions.”

Last June, another tragedy occurred caused by a truck in Kenya. The car skidded and collided with several cars. More than 50 people lost their lives.