NEWS– The police have confirmed the number of death in the Kampala fuel tanker explosion.
According to SSP Patrick Onyango, the metropolitan Kampala police spokesperson the tragedy that struck on 22nd October 2024 in Kigogwa Town along Kampala Bombo road when a fuel tanker overturned and caught fire claimed the lives of 11 people, including 9 adults and 2 minors and the victims were burnt beyond recognition.
SSP Onyango revealed that the fuel tanker registration number UAM 292Q, was traveling from Kampala to Gulu when the accident occurred.
Unfortunately, people who rushed to siphon fuel from the tanker were the most affected stressing that four buildings housing nine shops were destroyed in the blaze and properties worth millions of shillings were lost.
The injured were rushed to nearby health facilities for treatment as police are conducting a fact-finding mission to confirm the number of injured persons from the health facilities and that the identities of those affected have not yet been established.
The Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson revealed that this tragic incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with fuel tanker accidents and the importance of exercising caution when dealing with hazardous materials.
“Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available”, he added.
