Nairobi, Kenya – A tragic gas explosion in the Kenyan capital resulted in two fatalities and over 200 injuries, according to authorities on Friday. The incident took place in Nairobi’s Embakasi neighborhood, southeast of the city, shortly before midnight at a gas refilling company. This devastating event has caused widespread devastation, with images showing a massive fireball close to several homes during the incident.
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura reported on social media that the building was badly damaged in the explosion. He also mentioned that at least 30 people have been transferred to different hospitals, according to the Kenya Red Cross, after explosions rocked an industrial and residential area of the Kenyan capital. The Kenyan Red Cross stated that various emergency units had admitted 271 individuals to hospitals in Nairobi.
As a result of the explosion, two individuals lost their lives while being attended to at the Nairobi West Hospital, and 222 people were injured in the incident. Medical responders were seen tending to injured individuals as others queued for aid next to an ambulance following the series of explosions in the Embakasi area of Nairobi. It’s clear that the impact of this tragedy has been deeply felt, with over 200 people suffering from the aftermath of this devastating event.
The explosion has led to a significant emergency response, with at least 30 people being transferred to different hospitals, and efforts are on to provide aid and support to those affected by the incident. This heartbreaking event serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and regulations in industrial and residential areas, as well as the critical need for effective emergency response measures to mitigate the impact of such disasters. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the explosion to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.