Road collision involving fuel tanker causes huge fire in Kenyan capital, killing at least one

Описание: (24 Jan 2026)
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Nairobi, Kenya - 24 January 2026
1. Various of firefighters using hose to put out fire, people rushing to help hold hose
2. Wide of huge plume of black smoke
STORYLINE:
A fuel tanker collided with a truck in the Kenyan capital on Saturday, sending a huge plume of smoke into the air.

Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the scene as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

One of the drivers involved in the collision was killed, according to local media reports.

The collision happened along the Southern Bypass.

Local officials have not released further details of the collision or the condition of any other individuals involved.

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