On Sunday, a Mombasa bound petrol tanker collided with another truck near Salama Town, Makueni County along Mombasa Road killing the drivers of the two vehicles.
The driver of the petrol tanker died on the spot while that of the clinker tipper died in hospital while undergoing treatment. A third vehicle was also involved in the tragic accident with its driver sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed to Machakos Hospital.
According to Salama Police Station Traffic Commander Joseph Nyasili, the fuel carrier was driving on the wrong lane when the accident occurred. He noted that the tanker driver was burnt beyond recognition.
A video of the scene of the accident has surfaced online, showing just how gruesome the accident was.
Watch below. Video Courtesy.
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