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
Summary
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.