BREAKING: 2 Trucks Burst Into Flames Along Mombasa Road Hours After 22 People Died on the Same Road

Two trucks have burst into flames following a head-on collision along the Nairobi to Mombasa Highway between Sultan Hamud and Emali in Makueni County, hours after another accident near Mtito Andei reportedly claimed 22 lives.

According to preliminary reports, the two lorries collided before catching fire, prompting an emergency response along the busy highway.The injured were reportedly rushed to Sultan Hamud Sub County Hospital for treatment.

However, the exact number of casualties and the severity of their injuries had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.The cause of the collision remains unclear, and authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The crash comes after a separate deadly accident near Mtito Andei that reportedly left 22 people dead and several others injured, adding to concerns about road safety along the busy highway.

The Nairobi to Mombasa Highway is a major transport route used daily by passenger vehicles, buses and heavy commercial trucks travelling between the two cities.

Further details about the latest collision, including the number of people injured and the extent of the damage, are awaited.

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