Three people have been counted dead and several injured in a fatal crash during the National Unity Platform leaders’ procession in Masaka.
The Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire said that the accident occurred in Nsangi involving two vehicles; a Toyota Hiace and Toyota Noah and three motorcycles.
“The police at Nsangi are currently investigating a fatal road accident involving multiple vehicles and motorcycles. Toyota Hiace, registration number UBQ 691Q Toyota Noah, registration number UAT 157A
Motorcycles: UFY 983T, UGC 381C (BAJAJ BOXER), UEJ 361D (BAJAJ), and UFY 465Y (BAJAJ BOXER RED),” Owoyesigyire said.
He added that the accident resulted in the immediate death of the rider and passenger of motorcycle UFY 465Y at the scene and their bodies were transported to City Mortuary Mulago for postmortem examinations. Additionally, another victim who was initially rushed to Mulago has succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total number of deceased to three.
The police at Nsangi are actively working to identify the victims who have been taken to various hospitals and to assess their conditions.
He noted that preliminary investigations suggest that the accident was caused by the reckless driving of the Toyota Hiace, which was part of the Procession for the National Unity Platform (NUP) President en route to a rally in Masaka. The Hiace collided with the Toyota Noah and subsequently hit several motorcycles which were also Part the procession, resulting in the fatalities.
However, the drivers of the impounded vehicles fled the scene and are currently at large. Efforts to apprehend them are ongoing, and both vehicles have been secured at Nsangi Police Station.
“We urge the National Unity Platform to exercise greater caution while on the road to prevent such tragic incidents. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses,” Owosigyire cautioned.
