Tragedy Strikes: Fuel Tanker Explosion in Kampala

A fuel tanker explosion in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, led to the retrieval of ten bodies. Authorities reported the incident occurred around 1500 local time. The explosion resulted in fatalities and injuries, as confirmed by local police through a social media post.

A devastating fuel tanker explosion has rocked Kampala, Uganda's bustling capital city. A Reuters witness reported that ten bodies have been retrieved from the scene of the incident, which unfolded on Tuesday.

The disaster occurred when a fuel tanker overturned at approximately 1500 local time (1200 GMT). According to a post made by police on social media, the explosion resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.

Authorities have yet to confirm the total number of victims affected by this tragic event, as investigations remain ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.

(With inputs from agencies.)