Fuel Tank Overturns,Catches Fire - 11 people Died At Gulu-Kampala Highway

At least 11 people killed in a tragic incident occurred Tuesday 22 October 2024 at around 3pm at Kigogwa, next to Nesta petrol station along Kampala-Gulu highway. 

A fuel tanker overturned, spilling petrol.

Despite the driver's warnings, people continued to siphon & fetch fuel, sparking a deadly fire.

 The incident resulted into 11 fatalities, 4 shops burned and several others injured.

" We cannot confirm the actual number of casualties & fatalities but as per now we have retrieved 11 bodies". KMP Regional Commander North, Moses Nanoka said.

Emergency services, including the fire brigade, police and army, are on the scene, working together to rescue survivors. The injured have been rushed to medical facilities via army, police, private ambulances, and boda bodas.