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.
“The crash occurred during an early morning downpour which frustrated our efforts to save the victims, some have been rushed to hospital in critical condition and it will be a miracle to survive,” Mr Sam Kizito, a resident of Kasijagirwa Village told this journalist.
Kizito said the bus did not stop and he did not record its registration number plate. Most of the victims were occupants of the commuter taxi which had 15 people aboard.
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
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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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.