At least 19 people have been killed in a motor crash involving a fuel truck and three cars in Uganda's western district.
According to reports, the fuel tanker exploded after losing control and ramming into the cars.
Flames from the blast tore through at least 25 shops nearby.
Ten people died on the spot, while nine more succumbed to their wounds in the hospital.
Authorities said the bodies have been transported to a nearby health centre "for further post-mortem analysis and DNA profiling".
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British couple freed by Taliban after Qatari mediation, official says
An elderly British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February were released and flying to Doha on Friday after Qatari mediation, an official with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Nepal's interim PM vows to fix 'failures' that led to deadly Gen Z protests
Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday pledged to fight corruption, create jobs and raise living standards after a deadly wave of youth-led protests earlier this month toppled the prior government.
Australian prime minister heads to New York, may meet Trump for first time
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese departs for the US this week, raising expectations of a first meeting with President Donald Trump, where the AUKUS defence partnership and China are likely to dominate talks between the security allies.
Strong quake hits Russia's Kamchatka, no damage reported
A strong earthquake struck Russia's far eastern Kamchatka, the regional governor said on Friday, prompting a series of tsunami warnings in the region, but despite waves reaching the shore, there were no reports of damage.
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