Fuel Truck Explosion Kills 11 Near Kampala

A tragic explosion of a fuel tanker in Kigogwa Town, near Kampala, Uganda, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including two minors. The incident occurred when the tanker, traveling from Kampala to Gulu, overturned and caught fire, with many victims being people who rushed to siphon fuel from the wreck. The victims were reportedly burnt beyond recognition, and the explosion destroyed four buildings, causing significant property loss. Local authorities, including the Uganda Police Force, are conducting investigations and have stated this incident highlights the dangers associated with fuel tanker accidents. This event follows a similar disaster in Nigeria that resulted in over 170 fatalities, underscoring the recurring risks in the region associated with fuel theft during such accidents. Emergency services managed to control the fire and transport the injured to local hospitals.