Oil spilt after train overturns in Kibwezi

A train ferrying petroleum from Mombasa to Nairobi has overturned and spilt an unknown amount of fuel near Kibwezi town in Makueni County.

According to police reports, the train derailed while attempting to negotiate a corner near Kibwezi town. Two fuel train wagons overturned and spilt fuel on a bridge leading into the town.

Police and the Red Cross have since said nobody was injured in the train accident.

Police are currently patrolling the area to prevent people from siphoning the fuel.

They say a significant amount of fuel has spilled and locals are attempting to collect it.

A fire engine from Makueni County has arrived at the scene to help manage the situation.