One person is reported to have died after two lorries collided head-on at Chyulu Hills on Mombasa-Nairobi highway.
The 2 am Tuesday incident also left three people seriously injured, creating traffic snarl up along the busy road.Confirming the incident, the National Police Service said the accident involved two trucks; one ferrying LP gas and another ferrying a 40 ft container occurred at Chyulu Hills along the Nairobi - Mombasa highway, igniting a fire from the leaking gas tank.
"The accident that occurred at approximately 2am this morning has blocked both lanes of the road. The leaking gas is highly flammable hence all other persons except emergency services providers are advised to stay clear of the scene."
The police service advised motorists from Nairobi heading to Mombasa to divert at Emali and take the Loitoktok - Taveta Road then head to Voi, while those traveling from Mombasa to Nairobi to divert at Voi and take Taveta- Loitoktok- Emali Road to Nairobi.
"Meanwhile, efforts are being made to clear the scene and open up the road. We caution members of the public using the road to expect delays and obey instructions from the Police diverting traffic," said the police.