Fuel Truck Explosion Kills 11; Crowd Rushing To Scoop Fuel Most Affected
The victims were burnt beyond recognition in the tragic incident.
At least 11 persons, including nine adults and two minors, have been confirmed dead when a fuel truck ran out of control and exploded on Tuesday in Kigogwa Town along the Kampala-Bombo Road in Uganda.
The victims were burnt beyond recognition in the tragic incident.
According to Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) in a tweet on Tuesday, the fuel tanker, with registration number UAM 292Q, was traveling from Kampala to Gulu when the accident occurred.
The police force noted that people who rushed to siphon fuel from the tanker were the most affected. 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. Police are conducting a fact-finding mission to confirm the number of injured persons from the health facilities.
The identities of those affected have not yet been established.
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.
The statement reads, “Tragedy struck today in Kigogwa Town along Kampala Bombo road when a fuel tanker overturned and caught fire, claiming the lives of 11 people, including 9 adults and 2 minors. The victims were burnt beyond recognition.
“The fuel tanker, with 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.
“Four buildings housing nine shops were destroyed in the blaze. Properties worth millions of shillings were lost.”
