Several people are reported dead and many others injured after a fuel tanker overturned and erupted in flames at Kigogwa Town on the Kampala-Bombo road in Kasangati, Wakiso District.
Police announced on Tuesday that a multi-agency response team swiftly arrived at the scene following the explosion, which occurred around 3 PM.
Eyewitnesses indicated that some residents lost their lives in the blaze while attempting to siphon fuel from the tanker.
The fire also resulted in the destruction of several buildings and vehicles in the vicinity.
“The response team include fire brigade trucks, four 999 Patrol Cars, police Ambulances, Red Cross Ambulances, sister security forces. Rescue efforts are currently underway. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” said Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango.
Nansana RDC, Mr Charles Lwanga said more than 10 people died and several were injured.
According to him, the driver lost control of the tanker before it overturned.
“He (driver) fled the scene after the tanker overturned. That was before it exploded,” he said.
By the time of filing this story, police response team were seen evacuating bodies of the deceased.