Six people have been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries in a road crash that occurred this morning on June 12, 2024 at Kakiika along Ntungamo-Rukungiri Road in Ntungamo District.
Michael Kananura, Public Relations Officer Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety revealed that the crash involved motor vehicles UBN 337H, a Toyota Hiace, and UAP 385U, an Isuzu bus belonging to Kasaaba Bus Company.
Kananura said that according to the initial report, motor vehicle UBN 337H, which was coming from Rukungiri to Ntungamo, got a tyre puncture and parked on the right-hand side of the road, leaving part of the vehicle on the tarmac while attempting to fix the tyre, with full lights on.
“Unfortunately, the bus, which was coming from Kampala and heading to Rukungiri, veered off the road and collided head-on with the parked omnibus, instantly killing six people, including the driver, the turn man, and a police officer attached to Nsangi Police Station, and injuring three others,” Kananura said.
He confirmed that the traffic police responded to the scene immediately and transported the victims to Devine Health and Ntungamo Specialist Medical Centres for medical attention.
He added that the dead bodies have been conveyed to Rwashameire Health Centre IV for post-mortem examination, while the motor vehicles have been towed to Ntungamo Central Police as inquiries commence.
