By Frank Kamuntu
The territorial traffic Police in Kassanda are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on 19th June 2024 at around 1330hrs in Namilyango village, along Mityana-Bukuya Road.
Wamala region police spokesperson Kawala Rachael says the accident involved an Isuzu forward truck, Reg no. UBA 605A, silver in color, which was traveling from Mityana Town to Bukuya with market vendors on board.
The driver, who has not been identified, lost control of the vehicle on a slope, causing it to overturn, resulting in the death of 11 people on the spot. Others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Mityana Hospital and Bukuya Health Centre IV for treatment.
The scene of the crime has been visited by traffic officers, and the bodies of the deceased have been conveyed to Mityana hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.
The vehicle has been towed to Kassanda Police Station for further inspection.
“Inquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident,” says Kawala adding;
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.”
