Nine people died and several others were left injured in a stampede on New Year’s Eve at Freedom City in Namasuba along Entebbe Road.
“The Katwe Territorial Police are investigating an incident of rash and neglect that occurred at a New Year’s Eve event at the Freedom City Mall Namasuba and resulted in the deaths of nine people, including several juveniles,” said Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire.
He said the incident occurred at midnight when the event’s MC encouraged attendees to go outside and watch the fireworks display.
“After the display ended, a stampede ensued, resulting in the instant deaths of five people and injuries to several others.”
According to Owoyesigyire, emergency responders arrived on the scene and transported the injured individuals to the hospital, where nine were confirmed dead.
The bodies have been transferred to City Mortuary Mulago.
