The fuel tanker was involved in an accident at Kasagam area in Kisumu East Sub-County. [Collins Oduor, Standard]Police in Kisumu sealed off a fuel tanker accident scene on Monday night to prevent residents from siphoning fuel from the overturned vehicle. However, police were alert, throwing cordon around the accident scene to prevent fatalities and injuries in case the tanker exploded. The mission was led by, among others, Kisumu County Commissioner Josephine Ouko, Kisumu County Police Commander Samuel Anampiu and senior NTSA officers. The incident comes two days after another fuel tanker accident left at least 15 people dead at Malanga Village, Gem Sub-County in Siaya County.

Source: Standard Digital July 20, 2021 06:56 UTC