A deadly accident has claimed lives of six Ugandans on Gulu-Kampala highway last night Friday 22nd March 2019 with others critically injured.
Police officers and residents rushed to the scene where many of the injured were rescued and taken to Luweero Health Centre IV.
Authorities said the accident occurred at around 9.30pm when a Kampala bound taxi registration number UAU 526A collided with a Fuso truck registration number UBB 030D, at Lukomera trading centre in Luweero District.
The injured have been identified as Akram Bulega, Eric Ssempijja, Sharon Nanyonjo ,Tonny Kalyango and Judith Akello. The others were identified as Brian Heresa, a student of Everest College in Luweero town and one only identified as Ntalo.
However, the deceased bodies have been taken to the Luweero Health Centre IV's mortuary and will be available for identification by relatives later.are yet to be identified after the
“Eye witnesses say that the taxi left its lane and rammed into the Fuso. Eight got seriously injured. Six were confirmed dead. I caution motorists against speeding. If you're to overtake, please make sure you're seeing where you're going. Don't overtake anyhow,” Mr Byaruhanga said
The wreckage of taxi was removed from the scene and taken to Wobulenzi Police Station. By Saturday morning, police were yet to remove the wreckage of the Fuso truck.
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