Two vehicles burst into flames in Machakos road accident

In Summary

• Machakos subcounty police commander Moss Ndhiwa said the vehicles include a 40-feet trailer and a saloon car.

• Ndhiwa said the incident happened between Shell and Rubis feeling stations on Kyumbi-Machakos road, a few metres from Susu Centre.

16 February 2023 - 20:34

Two vehicles were on Thursday night burned after they burst into flames on impact following a collision in Machakos town.

Machakos subcounty police commander Moss Ndhiwa said the vehicles include a 40-feet trailer and a saloon car.

Ndhiwa said the incident happened between Shell and Rubis filling stations on Kyumbi-Machakos road, a few metres from Susu Centre.

"The two vehicles burst into flames following a road accident. We are trying to put it out," Ndhiwa told the Star on phone on Thursday night.

He said the incident happened a few minutes past 8 pm.

"We aren't able to give details now, let's put out the fire first. I will give details thereafter," the police boss added.

Police and members of the public were at the scene helping in putting out the fire.