SAD! Four Traders Perish in Mubende Accident

At least four traders have perished in an accident in Mubende District at about 10pm on March 02.

Wamala Region Police Spokesperson ASP Racheal Kawala says the accident happened when a white Fuso vehicle registration number UAY 196T carrying market traders lost control and rammed into a building at Madudu Junction along Mubende-Kakumiro Highway in Mubende District.

“The motor vehicle that was overloaded with market vendors and their luggage, lost control, overturned and rammed into a building killing four people and injuring 18. Three died on spot while another died in Mubende Hospital. The deceased are three females and one Male, ” noted Kawala.

The deceased have been identified as Nakibuuka, Yasinta Katushabe Yasinta, aged 45; a one Harriet; and Ssembatya.

Those who were injured, and have been admitted at Mubende Hospital, are: Kelebu Mubulizi, Alice Ssemakula, Emmanuel Kasibante, Kenneth Wasswa, Ronald Zziwa, Posiano Ssenegeya, a one Jonathan, Richard Male and Francis Bale.

The others are: Vincent Kasumba, Kalijira Nakyanzi, Safina, Grace Nampijja, Habibu Nfitikiza, Steven Nzeimana, Willy Lukwago, Realty Nangozi and Supesioza Musanagowoza.

The driver of the Fuso truck is still on the run.

 

 

Pearl Times Reporter

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