Uganda Police has issued a statement regarding the fatal accident occurred Thursday December 7th at Namboole round about. The Police traffic spokesperson, Mr. Kananura in a statement posted on his X handle states that.
“Two people have died in an accident involving M/V Reg. UBD 520H Fuso Box Body, thirteen (13) other cars & two (02) Motorcycles which happened this evening 7th December 2023 on the Northern Bypass- Namboole Round about at about 07:00pm.
According to initial reports from our first responders, the driver of M/V Reg No UBD 520H, transporting maize from Nalya to Namboole, lost control at the roundabout, failed to brake, and rammed with 13 cars and 02 motorcycles, resulting in the loss of two lives.
The deceased persons include; one female Passenger on a motorcycle & a male yet to be identified. An unspecified number of people were also injured and rushed to Gwatilo & Mulago Hospitals for treatment while, the two dead bodies were also conveyed to Mulago City mortuary.
The Motor vehicles which were involved in the accident have been towed to Bweyogere Police Station pending Inspection. Investigations into the cause of the crash have kicked off and the hunt for the Fuso driver who is on the run has also commenced”. Kananura stated.
