A video footage of an accident scene from a tanker that overturned has surfaced showing policemen scrambling for fuel from a highly flammable vehicle along Karuma – Pakwach Highway.
The policemen are seen filling 20-litre jerry cans with fuel and loading them onto their pick-up vehicle.
A number of community members watched officers; who should have protected the scene, getting involved in fetching the fuel.
No official statement regarding the unprofessional conduct of the police officers has been issued.
It should be remembered that accidents involving fuel tankers are considered the riskiest and people are encouraged not to get closer as explosions are anticipated due to the inflammability of petroleum products in board. One incident remembered is in Namugoona where dozens lost their lives as they tried to siphon the fuel.
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