14 perish in Masaka-Mbarara road accident
Thursday May 06 2021
The wreckage of the taxi which collided with a trailer in Masaka on May 6, 2021 with 15 people on board. At least 14 people died on spot. Photos/ Gertrude Mutyaba
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The regional police spokesperson, Mr Muhammad Nsubuga said their rescue operations were underway to help the victims most of whom were not found with identification documents.
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At least 14 people have been confirmed dead in Masaka City after a commuter taxi collided with a trailer along Masaka – Mbarara bypass Thursday morning.
Police said a Tanzanian trailer registration number TH77 BVW / T433 BDY Mercedes Benz collided with a Toyota HiAce registration number UBE 995C that was travelling from Sembabule-Matete to Kampala.
14 killed in Masaka-Mbarara road accident
Thursday May 06 2021
Uganda Red Cross team and traffic officers pictured during rescue operation of Masaka – Mbarara road accident victims. PHOTOS/ UGANDA RED CROSS
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The regional police spokesperson, Mr Muhammad Nsubuga said their rescue operations were underway to help the victims most of whom were not found with identification documents.
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Police say the accident which occurred at Kasijagirwa village near Gaz Petrol Station involved two vehicles.
According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred after a speeding Mbarara-bound bus overtook a trailer Reg. No. T433BDY/T877DWZ which was travelling from Kampala and in the process, the driver of the trailer lost control and rammed into an oncoming commuter taxi registration number UBC 995C.
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Cows graze at Bukakkata Sub-county in Masaka District. Work on an industrial park that was commissioned by President Museveni in the area in 2015 is yet to start. PHOTO | AL-MAHDI SSENKABIRWA
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