A
massive gas explosion
in the Kenyan capital Nairobi has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300.
A truck carrying gas exploded in the Embakasi district around 11:30 p.m. local time
"igniting a huge fireball
," a government spokesman said.
When the truck exploded, it ignited a huge fireball.
Photo: Reuters.
Homes, businesses and cars were damaged, and video shows a large fire near blocks of flats.
The area has been cordoned off and
the causes of the explosion are being investigated.
The BBC understands that at least one person was arrested over the incident.
Homes, businesses and cars were damaged.
Photo: Reuters
The government initially said the explosion occurred at a gas plant where workers were refilling gas cylinders, but later clarified that
a truck had exploded in its parking lot.
It is reported that the fire that occurred as a result has now been contained.
Embakasi police chief Wesley Kimeto said the dead included a child, adding that the death toll could rise.