Uganda: Bus on fire in the Mpigi District, Nov. 9

Event

A commercial bus traveling along the Masaka-Kampala highway caught fire in the Kampiringisa area, Mpigi District, Nov. 9. Authorities have not confirmed the cause of the incident and no casualties have been reported. The incident may be the result of braking failure.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security in the area over the coming hours. Localized transport disruptions such as road closures are likely in the vicinity of the incident through at least Nov. 9 as police conduct their investigation.

Advice

Avoid the impact area in the coming hours. Strictly heed instructions from authorities.