Territorial traffic Police in Kassanda are investigating a fatal accident on Wednesday 19th June 2024 when Lorry overturned along Mityana-Bukuya Road in Kassanda district leaving 11 people dead and several others injured.
According to traffic police, the accident occurred at around 1330hrs at Namilyango village when the driver of the vehicle (Isuzu forward truck, registered number UBA 605A, silver in color) which was traveling from Mityana Town to Bukuya with market vendors on board, lost control while on a slope, causing it to overturn, resulting in the death of 11 people on the spot.
Police spokesperson for Wamala Region SP Rachel Kawala said victims who sustained serious injuries were rushed to Mityana Hospital and Bukuya Health Centre IV for treatment.
“The scene of the crime has been visited by traffic officers, and the bodies of the deceased have been conveyed to Mityana hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.” Kawala stated.
The vehicle has been towed to Kassanda Police Station for further inspection and nquiries are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.