Eight people have lost their lives following a fatal road crash involving supporters of Red Devo FC along the Kampala–Gulu Highway.
The accident occurred at Kalule in Luweero District, involving a taxi carrying the fans and a lorry loaded with logs.
The supporters, who are based in Amolatar District, were returning home after watching Red Devo FC suffer a 4-0 defeat to Express FC in the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 at Ham Stadium, Nakivubo.
Express FC has said in a statement; “Everyone at Express condoles with the football community to mourn the lives of Amolatar fans who passed away in a tragic accident on their way back from our game against Red Devo FC.”
Three people died instantly at the scene. They were identified as Oyuku Arafat, Owiny Bonny, also known as Kawinya, and Odyek Juma. Their bodies were taken to the mortuary.
By Saturday morning, the number of fatalities had risen to eight after five more victims passed away from injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Among those confirmed dead include Oyuku Arafat, Adar Geoffrey, Odyek Juma, Owiny Bonny and Ogwal Rafael.
Six survivors remain in critical condition at Mulago, while four others are being treated at a health facility in Luweero District.
(Additional reporting – Pacu Pacu news)