Cluster 2

A fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria's Niger state has killed dozens of people who were scooping fuel from the overturned vehicle. The incident occurred near the Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida-Agaie road, resulting in a massive fire that engulfed the victims. The number of casualties varies, with reports ranging from 29 to 35 deaths and 40-42 injuries. The accident is attributed to the poor condition of the road, and it is one of many recurring tragedies in Nigeria due to fuel tanker explosions. The governor of Niger state has expressed condolences and lamented the continued practice of scooping fuel from overturned tankers despite awareness campaigns.

A devastating multi-vehicle crash on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Uganda has resulted in the deaths of 63 people, with several others injured. The crash occurred when two buses traveling in opposite directions collided head-on while attempting to overtake other vehicles. The incident has prompted an investigation, and the police have urged motorists to avoid reckless overtaking, a leading cause of crashes in the country. The highway is one of the busiest in Uganda, connecting the capital Kampala to the northern city of Gulu. The injured have been taken to hospital in the western town of Kiryandongo.

At least 63 people have died in a head-on collision between two buses on the Kampala-Gulu highway in Uganda. The Ugandan Police Force believes the crash occurred when the buses attempted to overtake other vehicles, including a lorry and a sports utility vehicle (SUV). The incident happened on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, between the capital Kampala and the northern city of Gulu. The police stated that all the victims were occupants of the involved vehicles.