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Naserianne recounts narrow escape after Southern Bypass fuel tanker explosion
24th January, 2026 06:18 PM
Naserianne Sintako has recounted a narrow escape after a fuel tanker exploded into flames along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass.
She said she and others passed through a tunnel moments before the accident happened. According to her, the incident unfolded within seconds, turning a normal journey into a terrifying experience.
She said she had just passed the tunnel when disaster struck behind them.
“God saved us by a whisker,” she wrote on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
She explained that only seconds after they passed, a truck toppled and went up in flames, leaving her shaken by how close they were to danger. Naserianne described the moment as one filled with shock and gratitude.
“We passed the tunnel, seconds later, a truck toppled and went up in flames,” she said. She explained that the experience made her reflect on how fragile life can be during everyday activities like travel.
She said she could not stop thinking about the people who may have been affected by the fire.
“Grace upon grace,” she said, while expressing relief that they were unharmed. She added that her thoughts and prayers were with those living or working near the area.
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She said the incident reminded her of the importance of faith and caution on the roads.
“Praying for families near there,” she said, noting that many people could have been affected by the explosion.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed a fire incident after a fuel tanker exploded into flames along the Southern Bypass. The organisation said the accident involved a lorry and a fuel tanker, which later led to an explosion near Ram Residency.
It shared the update on its official X account on Saturday, January 24, 2026 and explained that the fire incident caused a halt in transport operations along the busy highway as emergency response efforts continued.
“A road traffic incident involving a lorry and a fuel tanker, which led to an explosion, has been reported near Ram Residency along the Southern Bypass,” the Red Cross said. It explained that the situation required immediate action to ensure safety.
The Red Cross also confirmed that the Southern Bypass highway had been temporarily closed.
“The highway has been temporarily closed. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes,” the organisation added, urging drivers to avoid the area.
