Witnesses described chaotic scenes as fans scrambled to help the injured, with emergency responders quickly arriving at the scene. “It was terrifying,” one spectator said. “People were screaming and running in all directions after the roof fell.”
Panic erupted at the FUFA Drum match between Lango Province and Teso Region in Lira after a roof collapsed, injuring unidentified number of spectators.
Preliminary reports indicate that around 20 fans had climbed onto the roof of a nearby structure to get a better view of the game when it suddenly gave way. Two victims are reported to be in critical condition, while another sustained severe leg injuries. Several others were rushed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as fans scrambled to help the injured, with emergency responders quickly arriving at the scene. “It was terrifying,” one spectator said. “People were screaming and running in all directions after the roof fell.”
Meanwhile, on the pitch, Lango Province edged out Teso Region 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the 5th FUFA Drum, though the victory was overshadowed by the incident.
Authorities are investigating the collapse and reviewing safety measures at the venue, as questions mount about how fans were able to climb onto a structurally unsafe roof.
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