At least two people have been killed and nine others injured in another road accident along the Kayunga-Jinja Road in Kayunga District. The crash occurred at Seeta Nyize in Kangulumira Town Council at about 9:16pm.
The accident involved a white Tata truck and a white Toyota Hiace taxi. According to Ssezibwa Region Police spokesperson Hellen Butoto, both vehicles were travelling from Kayunga towards Jinja when they collided. Police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the crash.
The deceased were identified as Mubiru Martin and Wanguwu Fred, both adult males from Nazigo in Kayunga District. Their deaths have renewed concerns about road safety along the busy Kayunga-Jinja route, where motorists and passengers continue to face risks.
The nine injured victims were identified as Genga Reagan, Kiiza Moses, Ojambo Jackson, Ibeli David, Amoit Rukia, Erumbi Manjeri, Kasubi Julius, an unidentified baby and another unidentified victim. Eight of the injured were rushed to Kangulumira Health Centre IV for treatment, while a critically injured adult male was transferred to Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital.
Police traffic officers visited the scene and documented the accident as part of the ongoing investigation. The bodies of the two deceased victims were taken to the mortuary for postmortem examinations, while the Tata truck and Toyota Hiace were towed to Kangulumira Police Station for inspection.
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Police said details of the drivers were not yet available as investigations continued to establish the exact cause of the collision. Authorities have urged motorists using the road to exercise greater caution and observe traffic rules to help prevent further deaths and injuries.
