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Tanker accident leaves village with polluted water

Water polluted by fuel. [iStockphoto]

Residents of Mayoni, Kakamega County are claiming that a petrol tanker that was involved in an accident on January 12 has affected the environment in the area.

Suleiman Owuor, who lives 100 metres from the accident scene says residents have been exposed to hazards arising from pollution of the water wells in the neighbourhood.

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