A fuel tanker exploded near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night, triggering a large-scale rescue operation. Emergency services including the Kenya Red Cross and police were called to the scene. The blast occurred on Turbo Road, close to the school.
Local authorities confirmed the incident happened in the early hours. Firefighters worked to control the flames while search teams looked for survivors. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by a strong smell of smoke.
The area around the school was cordoned off as officials investigated the cause of the blast. No official casualty figures have been released yet. The incident has raised concerns about safety near educational institutions.
Authorities are still assessing the full impact of the explosion. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
