A fuel tanker burst into flames on Thika Super Highway on Wednesday night.

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The incident happened at around 8 pm near Githurai.

According to a witness report, the fire started from the truck's engine before spreading across the entire truck.

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The fire brigade arrived at the scene and tried to extinguish the fire and stop it from causing further harm.

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The incident caused a heavy traffic snarl-up along the road as motorists were stopped from going near the scene.

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No casualties or injuries have been reported from the incident yet.

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