Tragic Accident in Rakai: Ten Lives Lost and Dozens Injured as Truck Overturns
Earlier this month, another truck carrying at least 100 students of St. Paul Kasoro Secondary School in Kyankwanzi District overturned, resulting in the tragic death of one student. Several others were left injured as a result of the accident.
In Rakai on Tuesday afternoon, a truck carrying passengers met with a tragic accident. At least ten people died instantly, and over 20 others were critically injured when the truck lost control, overturned multiple times, and crashed.
The local police confirmed the incident, stating that authorities are already investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. The tragedy occurred as mourners were traveling to a burial site in the neighboring Isingiro District.
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According to reliable sources, the driver of a Fuso truck, which was carrying over 35 residents from the villages of Ssanje and Kigolomolo in Kyarurangira Sub County, Rakai District, is said to have lost control in the incident. The accident occurred around 1pm at Lwabaganda Cell, Dyango Town Council, on the border with Isingiro District.
Rakai District Police Commander, Mr. Justus Tashobya, confirmed the incident, stating that the driver of the ill-fated truck fled the scene immediately after the crash.
“It’s unfortunate that we have lost all those lives as we approach the Easter holidays. People will be mourning instead of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” he said.
Earlier this month, another truck carrying at least 100 students of St. Paul Kasoro Secondary School in Kyankwanzi District overturned, resulting in the tragic death of one student. Several others were left injured as a result of the accident.
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