Thika Superhighway Closed After Fuel Tanker Overturns

Police have closed a section of Thika Superhighway after a fuel tanker overturned near Roysambu on Thursday.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said the incident resulted in the spillage of fuel on the road, forcing police to close the section between Roysambu and Githurai 45.

“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. Police are on-site and controlling traffic as well as ensuring safe evacuation of the tanker,” KeNHA said in a statement.

“Motorists and members of the public are asked to evacuate from the area and to cooperate with the authorities as the evacuation process takes place.”

Fire trucks from the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and the General Service Unit (GSU) were seen cleaning the spillage in a bid to contain the situation.

The trailer overturned after ramming into a footbridge.