Gas cylinder explosion at Lira garage kills two, injures three
A gas cylinder explosion at a motor garage in Lira City, Uganda, resulted in the deaths of two people and left three others injured. Local police have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred while the victims were performing welding work.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety concerns regarding industrial practices and equipment handling in local commercial areas.
Police in Lira City are investigating a gas cylinder explosion at a motor garage that killed two people and injured three others.
The incident occurred at about 6pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Ireda Central Park Cell, Lira City East Division.
The deceased were identified as James Okabo and another man known only as Daniel, both adults.
Martin Omara, the LC1 secretary for defence in Ireda Central Park Cell, told police that the victims were repairing a motorcycle at the garage when the welding gas cylinder they were using exploded, killing them instantly.
“The incident occurred in the middle of the market area, where members of the public were present and some of the victims were people who were transacting business in the market,” Mr Omara said in a statement recorded by police.
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