A section of Thika Road has been temporarily closed after a fuel tanker overturned between Roysambu and Githurai 45.
In a video seen by this writer, the tanker has overturned in the middle of the road with oil spilling.
12:13 Watu wa Thika road, Avoid car wash on your way githurai Gari ya mafuta imeanguka kwa highway.
Please use service lane on your way to Githurai@ntvkenya @citizentvkenya @sikikasafety Kasarani https://t.co/pUYxDBRID7 pic.twitter.com/UUP0zxh2iA via @ShantiTasha
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) July 14, 2022
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes as the incident has resulted in a traffic snarl-up.
12:05 Thika Road Roysambu mess. pic.twitter.com/aIHH6tPAR1 via @wallraks
— Ma3Route (@Ma3Route) July 14, 2022
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In a statement, KeNHA said, “KeNHA wishes to notify the public that a section of Thika Superhighway between Roysambu and Githurai (outbound traffic) has been temporarily closed after a petroleum tanker overturned, spilling fuel on the road.”
KeNHA wishes to notify the public that a section of Thika Superhighway between Roysambu and Githurai (outbound traffic) has been temporarily closed after a petroleum tanker overturned, spilling fuel on the road. pic.twitter.com/Uan4nHRFW2
— Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) (@KeNHAKenya) July 14, 2022
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