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 travelling 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 14 people on the spot. Others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Mityana Hospital and Bukuya Health Centre IV for treatment.
The deceased have been identified as:
– Yiga Huizith, 24
– Baluku Derrick, 24
– Nakamya Justine, 34
– Mukasa Stephen, 65
– Sarah Kalonga Nakiyingi
– Nakayi (female adult)
– Kigozi Jackson, 22
– Namaweje (female), 25
– Faisi Suzan (female adult)
– Fred (male adult)
– Aisha (female adult)
– Kabanda Ronald
– Ssejansi (male adult)
– Kabyesasa William
”The police continue to investigate the cause of the accident and are appealing to drivers to avoid overloading and using vehicles meant for goods to transport passengers, as it is illegal,” says Kawala.
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