KAMPALA, Oct 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A fuel truck ran out of control and exploded into flames near the Ugandan capital on Tuesday, killing 11 people, including two minors, police said.
The East African country has witnessed several similar disasters in recent years as people rushed to steal fuel from tankers involved in road accidents.
Tuesday’s blast occurred on a highway in the town of Kigogwa, about 25 kilometres north of Kampala.
“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 Uganda Police Force said in a post on X. — NNN-AGENCIES
