Gas Cylinder Explosion Kills Two Men at Lira City

What the report says

Dokolo Post reported that two mechanics were killed and three other people injured after a gas cylinder exploded at a garage in Ireda Central Park Cell, Lira City, on Saturday evening. The blast happened around 6 p.m. on October 10, 2026, in a busy market area where bystanders were present.

According to the article, police identified the deceased as Okabo James and Daniel, although full details for one of them were not immediately available. Preliminary findings suggest the men were repairing a motorcycle using the gas cylinder when it exploded. Police said the two died at the scene, while the injured were taken to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.

The report also said debris from the explosion damaged a parked white trailer, including its front bumper and windscreen. One of the deceased reportedly suffered severe body dismemberment, while the other had major head injuries. The incident was reported by a local area leader, and police investigators, including crime scene officers, inspected the site.

Authorities said they had opened a case of death by explosion and were continuing inquiries to determine the exact cause, identify the injured victims, and complete postmortem examinations. The incident highlights safety risks around fuel and gas use in workshop settings, a broader concern in many urban repair yards.