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The truck overturned after an accident and later exploded in a town just outside Kampala, the capital, police spokesman Patrick Onyango said.
鈥淭he victims were burnt beyond recognition,鈥 he said in a statement. A cloud of dark smoke rose from the scene.
A video shared online by an onlooker appeared to show people scooping up fuel from the truck before the blast. The dangerous scene echoed a similar incident in Nigeria last week that killed more than 140 people, including children.
People who rush to collect fuel from stricken trucks hope to sell it, despite warnings to stay away.
鈥淭his tragic incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with fuel tanker accidents and the importance of exercising caution when dealing with hazardous materials," Onyango said.
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