A bus that was transporting 25 people has caught fire on its way to Kampala.
The bus, belonging to Uganda Parliament, Registration No UG 0391H was on its way from Kitgum in Northern Uganda with at least 25 COVID-19 patients on board.
we cannot verify the number of injured but can confirm there was no life lost.
It is reported that the bus caught fire at Koro along the Gulu-Kampala highway.
The police fire brigade has already responded to the scene.
Ainebyoona the ministry Spokesperson has confirmed the incident and says the Bus caught fire under unclear circumstances in Koro, Gulu district.
He however adds that no one has been injured in the accident as everyone was removed safely from the bus.
Ainebyona has also confirmed that the patients will still travel to Kampala by other means while police investigate the exact cause of the fire.
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