2 Dead, 10 Injured After Fuel Tanker Explodes Along Eldoret-Webuye Highway

A fuel tanker exploded on the night of Thursday, September 17, 2026, near Paul Boit High School, resulting in at least two deaths and over ten injuries. The victims, whose bodies were burned beyond recognition, were rushed to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital for specialized medical care. The Kenya Red Cross described the incident as a mass casualty event and deployed its emergency teams to the scene.