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13 killed in Masaka-Mbarara road accident


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. ....

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14 killed in Masaka-Mbarara road accident


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.  ....

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