Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-04-12 07:58:20
Three people tragically lost their lives on Friday morning after a bus bound for Kampala collided with a taxi heading towards Juba at the Karuma checkpoint along the Gulu-Kampala highway in Nwoya District, as reported by the police. Additionally, two individuals sustained severe injuries as a result of the crash, which authorities attributed to reckless driving.
Aswa West Region Police spokesperson, David Ongom Mudongo, identified one of the deceased as Aisha Namatovu, while the details of the other two victims were not immediately available at the time of the press release. The deceased were passengers of the ill-fated Toyota Hiace with registration number SSD 770CK, which collided with an Isuzu bus bearing registration number UBG 085C owned by Nile Star Bus company.
Among the injured individuals were identified as Ramathan Shaban and another person whose identification details were not promptly accessible. The police reported that the taxi driver, traveling from Kampala, attempted to overtake another vehicle near the checkpoint, leading to the collision with the oncoming bus.
The primary cause of the accident was attributed to the recklessness of the taxi driver by the police. Following the incident, traffic authorities examined the scene, the bodies of the deceased were taken to Anaka hospital for postmortem examinations, and the injured were swiftly transported to the RG health facility in Karuma town council for treatment, as stated by Mr. Ongom.
Both drivers of the involved vehicles purportedly fled the scene, and efforts are underway to locate and apprehend them. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of irresponsible driving and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals and families.
In a bid to prevent such tragedies in the future, it is imperative for all motorists to operate their vehicles with caution, adhere to traffic regulations, and prioritize the safety of themselves and others on the road. Additionally, authorities must enforce stringent measures to deter reckless driving and hold accountable those who engage in such hazardous behaviors.
Ultimately, road safety is a collective responsibility that requires the cooperation and vigilance of all road users to ensure the well-being and security of all individuals on the road. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may their families find comfort and solace during this difficult time.
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