| Published Thu, November 16th 2017 at 20:30, Updated November 16th 2017 at 20:33 GMT +3The truck caught fire and burst into flames along Kericho – Kisumu HighwayA driver of a truck carrying cement manufacturing materials narrowly escaped a fiery death after the vehicle caught fire and burst into flames along the Kericho – Kisumu Highway near Moi Kipsitet Girls High School. “I only managed to grab a few personal items as I quickly jumped out of the burning vehicle to save my life,” he said. The fire incident caused a lengthy traffic jam with drivers of motor vehicles driving in opposite directions near the accident scene sitting anxiously in their vehicles with some opting to make hasty U- turns. Fire trucks from Finlays Tea Company and the County government were reportedly rushing to the scene by the time of going to the press. Kericho East Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) Justus Kitetu said he had dispatched first responders to the accident scene as he asked for more time before issuing a comprehensive statement.

Source: Standard Digital November 16, 2017 17:26 UTC