A fatal road crash at Kabaale-Bugonzi, along Masaka-Kampala Highway has left eight dead and twenty (20) others injured.
The accident involving motor vehicles UBP 964T Isuzu Bus belonging to Jaguar & UAV 988N, occurred Sunday morning at approximately 3:30am.
The driver of the Jaguar bus while from Kampala to Kigali attempted to overtake an unidentified vehicle by drifting into the opposite lane, colliding with the oncoming Isuzu Elfu. The bus rolled multiple times, claiming the lives of 8 passengers and injuring 20 others.
Prompt response from territorial police ensured victims received medical attention at Masaka Referral Hospital, while the deceased were conveyed to the hospital’s mortuary. Both vehicles have been towed to Lukaya Police Station for further investigation.
Police had urged all road users to exercise extreme caution and adhere to traffic regulations, especially when overtaking, to prevent such tragic crashes.
