NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 18 – At least three people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured after a petroleum tanker exploded along the Eldoret-Turbo road near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night.

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Witnesses said most of the victims were attempting to scoop fuel from the tanker after the accident.

The Kenya Red Cross said the incident triggered a mass casualty response, with emergency teams deployed to the scene.

Motorists were urged to avoid the affected section of the road to allow emergency teams unhindered access to the scene.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya