Kabarole – Ten lives were lost in a tragic road accident at Kaihura along the Fortportal highway on Wednesday morning.
The crash which happened at approximately 4:00 am involved an Isuzu bus belonging to Pokopoko Company (UBE 807T) and a Toyota Hiace (UBR 812G).
According to Michael Kananura, the Traffic Police Spokesperson, preliminary investigations reveal that the Toyota Hiace driver, who was transporting mourners from Ntungamo to Kyenjojo for a burial, had been operating the vehicle continuously without rest for an extended period.
“The driver, unfamiliar with the terrain, veered out of his lane at Kaihura and collided head-on with the oncoming bus. The impact resulted in the deaths of all 10 passengers in the Toyota Hiace, including the driver,” Kananura said in statement on Wednesday morning .
He noted that the bodies have been transported to Kyenjojo Hospital for post-mortem examination, and the vehicles have been towed to the station for further investigation.
The Traffic Police have urged drivers to prioritize safety, rest, and familiarization with routes to prevent such tragic incidents.
Thank you Ritah for giving us this update, i hail from Kabarole district so this story is quite close to home.
Oh bambi. Thanks for reading