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Three people dead, over 200 injured after Embakasi gas explosion

Firefighters put off fire following a gas explosion in Embakasi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

At least three people have been confirmed dead following a gas explosion in Nairobi's Embakasi.

Embakasi East OCPD Wesley Kimeto said as at 4.30am, one adult and a minor had succumbed to burns from the fire that erupted at Kentainers Company limited near Kabansora area.

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