Death toll rises to 15 following the fuel tanker explosion
- Death toll rises to 15
- A tragic incident occurred yesterday evening (October 22, 2024) in Kigogwa Town
The death toll from the fuel tanker explosion has risen to 15, Police says.
This tragedy happened on Tuesday October 22, 2024)in Kigogwa Town along the Kampala-Bombo road resulting in the immediate loss of 11 lives at the scene.
According to a statement released today, October 23, 2024, by Police, Patrick Onyango, spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan police, notes that four additional individuals have succumbed to their injuries.
The report indicates that 24 others sustained serious injuries, with 15 currently receiving intensive care and 9 admitted to the general ward at Kirundu hospital.
''Authorities are in the process of identifying the deceased through DNA testing. Relatives are urged to come forward to assist in this process. Unfortunately, the driver of the truck involved in the accident remains at large,” he says.
He notes that an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway, utilizing available technologies such as CCTV cameras to piece together what happened, adding that the bodies of the victims will be released to their families once DNA tests are complete.