Kenya Explosion: Massive gas truck explosion leaves 3 dead in Nairobi, injures nearly 300| Oneindia
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Kenya Explosion: Massive gas truck explosion leaves 3 dead in Nairobi, injures nearly 300| Oneindia
In Nairobi, Kenya's capital, a truck laden with gas canisters exploded on Friday (Feb 2), triggering a devastating fire that resulted in the loss of three lives and left 280 individuals injured, as confirmed by authorities.
The explosion sent a massive fireball soaring into the night sky near a residential area in the southeast of Nairobi, causing extensive damage to several buildings and vehicles.
Additionally, a nearby textile and garment warehouse succumbed to the flames.
The government reported that the casualties occurred at a gas refilling plant, with three fatalities, while 280 others were undergoing treatment at various hospitals across Nairobi.
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A truck loaded with gas exploded and set off a massive fireball that burned homes and warehouses in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, killing at least three people and injuring 280 people.
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