SACHANGWAN — Traffic was disrupted along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Tuesday morning after a fuel tanker caught fire at Sachangwan, near Salgaa.
The tanker burst into flames shortly after midnight, sending thick smoke into the sky and prompting motorists to keep a safe distance from the scene as emergency teams responded.
The incident attracted a multi-agency emergency response, with the Kenya Red Cross among the teams deployed to assist. Two casualties were attended to by emergency responders, according to the Kenya Red Cross.
The fire was later brought under control, but the incident caused significant disruption along the busy highway as authorities secured the area and managed traffic.
Motorists travelling between Nakuru and Eldoret were advised to exercise caution, follow directions from traffic officers and avoid the affected section where possible.
The cause of the fire had not been established by Tuesday morning. Investigations are expected to determine the circumstances that led to the tanker catching fire.
The incident has renewed attention on the Sachangwan-Salgaa section of the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway, which has a history of serious tanker-related accidents.
Authorities were continuing with efforts to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow along the highway.