Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has explained what caused the Embakasi gas explosion that left two people dead and 222 others nursing serious injuries.
In a detailed statement, the Government Spokesperson noted that the fire started around 1:30 pm after a huge explosion was heard in the Mradi area, in Embakasi.
Mwaura revealed that one lorry loaded with gas exploded, igniting a huge fire that spread quickly in the adjacent areas.
"One Lorry of an unknown registration number that was loaded with gas exploded, igniting a huge ball of fire that spread widely," Mwaura explained.
A flying gas cylinder hit Oriental Godown, burning down the said godown which deals with garments and textiles. Vehicles which were parked near the area of the explosion and various businesses were also razed down by the huge inferno.
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"Sadly, residential houses in the neighbourhood also caught fire, with a good number of residents still inside as it was late at night," the government remarked.
"As a result, two fellow Kenyans have regrettably lost their lives while being attended to at the Nairobi West Hospital. The government sends its most sincere condolences to the families of the departed souls."
"In addition, 222 other Kenyans were injured by the fire, and have been rushed to various hospitals as follows: 21 at the Kenyatta National Hospital, 160 at Mama Lucy General Hospital, 19 at Mbagathi Hospital, 14 at Modern Komarock Hospital, and 8 at Nairobi West Hospital."
However, the government assured the public that the area has been secured and a command centre established to help in the rescue mission.
"The scene has now been secured and a command centre is now in place to help coordinate rescue operations and other intervention efforts. Kenyans are hereby advised to keep off the cordoned area in order to allow the rescue mission to be carried out with minimal disruptions."
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