The Uganda Police has disclosed that careless overtaking and speeding were the primary causes behind a tragic week on the roads, resulting in 79 fatalities and 288 injuries.
Michael Kananura, the traffic police spokesperson said that the majority of the victims were either motorcycle riders or pedestrians.
Among the devastating incidents lawyer Raphael Okiot lost his life at Nkumba when a truck carrying concrete collapsed onto his vehicle.
Preliminary investigations revealed the perilous mechanical condition of the concrete truck.
In another tragic accident, Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Major Habibu Zamba lost his life in a crash at Mabira forest.
Kananura urged all road users to exercise extreme caution, stressing the paramount importance of road safety for all.
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