At least nine people have lost their lives in a Friday accident along Masaka-Mbarara highway.
ASP Faridah Nampiima, the Traffic and Road Safety Spokesperson, said the accident happened at Kyoja Trading Centre around 4pm.
She said it claimed the lives of nine people on the spot.
“The accident involved motor vehicle registration number UBL 314C, an Alphad, that was traveling from Kampala side heading to Mbarara and motor vehicle reg no SSD 327S/SSD 137Q that was from Mbarara/Kinoni town. The two motor vehiclez had a head on collision,” said ASP Nampiima.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the Alphard driver was at a high speed and was keeping right, where he crashed head-on with the fuel tanker killing nine people on spot who were passengers in the Alphard.”
The deceased include seven adults and two juveniles.
The driver of the fuel truck and his turn man, sustained injuries and were rushed to Masaka referral hospital for treatment.
“We want to take this opportunity to warn all motorists traveling upcountry for Easter celebrations to drive carefully, avoid speeding, phone driving, drink driving and all other road indiscipline that results into accidents. Our thoughts and prayers to the family of the deceased victims,” added Nampiima.