Police in Kassanda are investigating a tragic road accident along the Mityana-Bukuya Road, that claimed 11 lives and left several others wounded.
The incident on June 19, 2024, at approximately 1:30 PM in Namilyango village, involved an Isuzu forward truck, registration number UBA 605A, carrying market vendors from Mityana Town to Bukuya.
According to SP Racheal Kawala , the Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson, the driver of the silver Isuzu truck lost control of the vehicle while descending a slope, leading to a devastating overturn. The accident resulted in the immediate death of 11 people, with several others sustaining serious injuries. The injured were transported to Mityana Hospital and Bukuya Health Centre IV for urgent medical care.
Kawala says traffic officers transferred the bodies of the deceased to Mityana Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations. The Isuzu truck has been towed to Kassanda Police Station for further technical inspection as part of the ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
Kawala extended condolences to the families of the victims and assured the public that more information will be provided as the investigation progresses.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims,” said SP Kawala.
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