Two Perish in Njeru Fatal Accident

Two people have died in a fatal accident that happened at Kitigoma village along the Jinja-Kampala highway in Buikwe District.

The tragic accident that involved two motor vehicles Reg No. UBB 716F (Fuso Fighter) and UAY 077A/UAY 928A (Fuel Tank).

SP Butoto Hellen, the PRO Ssezibwa Region, said the accident occurred at 05:20 am on Friday morning, August 4, 2023.

“According to preliminary findings, the Fuso Fighter with registration No. UBB 716F, driven by a yet-to-be-identified person, was travelling from Jinja towards Kampala when it veered into the lane of oncoming traffic from Kampala, colliding with the M/Benz Fuel Tank vehicle (registration No. UAY 077A/UAY 928A) heading towards Jinja,” she explained.

The Fuso driver and turn man lost their lives in the accident and their bodies are being removed from the truck.

Meanwhile, the driver of the fuel tank and turn man were rushed to Jinja Hospital in critical condition for medical treatment.

SP Butoto said both motor vehicles are still at the scene, awaiting towing, while inquiries are being conducted.

She urged all road users to prioritise road safety and avoid reckless driving.