- A brave teenager named Joseph Muwonge put his life on the line and lost it while attempting to save others
- Upon hearing the children’s screams, the 19-year-old ran towards the fire in a selfless act of bravery
- The five kids were at a gaming store when a fuel tanker overturned and exploded
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Nineteen-year-old Joseph Muwonge lost his life in a fuel tanker explosion in Kigogwa, Uganda, while attempting to rescue five children caught in the blaze.
Source: UGC
Daily Monitor records that the heroic turn of events amidst a tragic moment earned the teen the selfless title.
How teenager met death while saving trapped kids
The incident occurred when a fuel tanker overturned and caught fire near a gaming store where the children were playing.
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Upon hearing the children’s screams, Muwonge did not flee but ran towards the fire in a selfless act of bravery.
His courageous efforts to save the children have been widely praised, with many describing him as a true hero who gave up his life to save others.
The community mourns the loss of a young man whose actions exemplified the highest form of selflessness and bravery.
Muwonge eulogised as hero
Muwonge’s sacrifice will be remembered as a testament to the power of human compassion and courage.
“His selfless contribution will forever be remembered; how I wish he could be awarded a hero’s medal,” wrote Facebooker William Kanena.
“I can’t believe that Joseph is gone,” food vendor Alice Nassali cried, remember the deceased boy as one of her clients.
Meanwhile, police officers blamed the deaths on individuals who had gone to siphon fuel from the overturned tanker.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
