Today, August 10, 2024, Ugandans woke up to tragic news from Kiteezi after the landfill, which has grown into a towering mound over decades, collapsed early Saturday morning. The sudden disaster buried homes, livestock, and, most tragically, people’s lives under tons of waste.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrifying. One resident exclaimed, “I’ve never seen anything like this in my life. It was chaos!” The incident caught everyone by surprise, as the garbage collapsed without warning. “We heard a loud rumble, and then everything was gone,” another witness added.
Emergency response teams rushed to the scene immediately. Excavators are working tirelessly to dig through the debris, desperately searching for survivors. Ambulances are constantly shuttling the injured to nearby health facilities, their sirens a constant reminder of the ongoing tragedy.
The exact number of casualties remains unknown at this time. “We’re still assessing the situation,” a local official stated, “but it’s a devastating loss for our community.” Authorities are asking residents to stay clear of the area to avoid further injuries.
This landfill tragedy has left the Kiteezi community in shock. Many are questioning how such an accumulation of garbage was allowed to pose such a deadly risk. “We need answers and action to prevent this from happening again,” a local leader demanded.
As the rescue operation continues, the entire nation mourns with Kiteezi. More details are expected to emerge as authorities piece together the full scope of this heartbreaking event.
