Homa Bay: One Killed, another injured in gas explosion in Oyugis town

The man, whose identity remains unknown, died instantly after being struck by a gas cylinder during the explosion.

Oyugis Chief Emily Owuor said the victim was standing about 20 meters from the site of the blast when he was hit by debris from the gas cylinders.

Another man was seriously injured in the incident and was rushed to Matata Hospital for treatment.

He was later discharged after receiving medical attention. The explosion occurred at a shop owned by a gas cylinder dealer.

Rachuonyo South police commander Philemon Saera said that the fire started in a nearby barbershop before spreading to the shop containing the gas cylinders and other property.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the explosion.