Range Rover bursts into flames along Nairobi Expressway

**Vehicle catches fire near the Southern Bypass entrance B/SCREENGRAB**

Traffic along the Nairobi Expressway was briefly disrupted on Thursday morning after a Land Rover experienced mechanical problems and caught fire near the Southern Bypass entrance B.

According to Moja Expressway Company, the incident occurred at approximately 9:04 am at K13.

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Patrol teams, working closely with the Kenya Police Service, safely evacuated all passengers and extinguished the blaze, ensuring no injuries were reported.

Motorists were advised to approach the area with caution while teams worked to clear debris from the roadway.

“Motorists are advised to drive with caution at K13 near the Southern Bypass Entrance B as our team clears debris following a successfully contained vehicle fire. Your safety is our priority,” Moja Expressway said.

The Expressway company urged drivers to report any mechanical issues immediately to their rescue team via 0111039888 and reiterated the service hotline 0111039777 for assistance.

Authorities praised the quick response that prevented the incident from escalating and urged all motorists to exercise care, especially when encountering vehicle breakdowns.

The incident comes barely a week after a fuel tanker caught fire, following an accident along the Southern Bypass.

The incident happened under a bridge on the road on Saturday, killing a driver.

The deceased was one of the drivers of the two trucks involved in the collision, which occurred near the Swaminarayan Tunnel Bridge behind the Carnivore Restaurant.

Another driver was rescued and rushed to the hospital, Lang’ata Sub-County Police Commander Pius Mwanthi confirmed.

The accident involved a lorry carrying bales of flour and a fuel tanker. Following the collision, the fuel tanker slid into the bridge and ignited.

Witnesses said some road users, including bodaboda riders, had rushed to the scene to scoop the fuel that had spilt after the accident.

Police warned that fuel-related accidents pose serious risks.

Similar incidents in the past have led to multiple fatalities, including a 2009 tanker accident in Sachangwan, Nakuru County, that killed more than 100 people.