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Gas explosion in Nairobi kills 2 and injures 29

Published: 02 February 2024 at 03:21

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At least two people have been killed and 29 injured after a gas explosion in the Embakasi neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya. The explosion occurred at a gas plant where cylinders were being refilled. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Firefighters and emergency services are on the scene, and rescue operations are underway. The Kenya Red Cross is battling the flames and 29 people have been taken to the hospital with injuries. There are concerns that the casualty count could rise as the blaze spreads through apartment complexes.

Gas explosion in Nairobi kills 2 and injures 29

Gas explosion in Nairobi kills 2 and injures 29

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