Kigogwa fuel tanker explosion death toll rises to 15

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NEWS– The number of deaths in Kigogwa fuel tanker explosion has risen to 15 where 11 fatalities were recorded yesterday at the scene while 4 have succumbed to injuries on 23rd October 2024.

This follows the 22nd October 2024 tragic accident in Kigogwa Town along the Kampala-Bombo road where a fuel tanker overturned and caught fire.

According to SSP Patrick Onyango, the Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson 24 individuals were also injured with 15 in intensive care and 9 in a regular ward at Kirundu Hospital. 

He noted that as Police they are utilizing DNA testing to identify the deceased. 

Onyango revealed that the truck driver remains at large and an investigation into the accident’s cause is ongoing. 

“Victims’ bodies will be released once identification is complete”, he said.