PHOTOS: Fuel Tanker Explodes on Mai Mahiu Road

A fuel tanker burst into flames Tuesday morning along the Nairobi-Mai Mahiu Highway causing a multiple vehicle accident.

The horrific incident involving five other vehicles occurred at a bend near a historic Catholic church constructed by Italian Prisoners of War, causing a major traffic snarl up on the busy highway.

Several people were reported injured with motorists using the road being warned to be cautious as they approached the area.

The Kenya Red Cross, Narok response team, arrived at the scene to carry out emergency services and establish the cause of the fire.

One person was confirmed dead while three others rushed to Naivasha District Hospital with critical injuries.

Red cross stated that the fire had been contained and the road being cleared by traffic police.

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