NEMA issues Stern warning after Residents Loot Sodium Cyanide From Overturned Truck
NEMA issues Stern warning after Residents Loot Sodium Cyanide From Overturned Truck: The National Environment Authority (NEMA) on Sunday issued a warning to the public regarding the dangers that could culminate from the toxic substance looted from an overturned lorry along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway.
In a report from NEMA, the truck was carrying Sodium Cyanide which is dangerous and harmful to human health and the environment.
The incident is said to have happened at the Kambembe area in Rironi causing spillage of the highly toxic substance.
NEMA reported that several containers have since been reported missing.
“The public is cautioned that the contents of the containers are extremely harmful and should immediately report to the nearest police station or Chiefs’ office if they spot the containers,” NEMA warned.
The authority cautioned the public against coming into contact with the contents of containers, which it described as being white substances in pellet form.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) also urged the residents to avoid the area and instead cooperate fully with the authorities.
MoH cautioned that the substance is extremely toxic and ingestion or inhalation of even small amounts can be fatal.
It said exposure to the toxin can cause immediate symptoms such as headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting.
Additionally, severe exposure can lead to loss of consciousness and convulsions within minute
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