Police in Njeru has registered a tragic accident that occurred on August 4, 2023, at around 5:20am in Kitigoma village along the Jinja-Kampala highway in Buikwe District.
According to SP Hello Butoto, the Spokesperson of Ssezibwa region, the accident involved two motor vehicles with registration numbers UBB 716F (Fuso Fighter) and UAY 077A/UAY 928A (Fuel Tank).
Butoto noted that preliminary reports indicate that the Fuso Fighter driver was traveling from Jinja to Kampala when he strayed into the lane of traffic from Kampala, hitting with the Fuel Tank.
“According to preliminary findings, the Fuso Fighter with registration No. UBB 716F, driven by a yet to be identified person, was traveling 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,” Butoto said.
However, according to Butoto, the Fuso driver and turn-man died on spot and their bodies have been removed from the truck.
Butoto added that, the drivers of the fuel tank and turn-man have been rushed to Jinja Hospital in critical condition for medical treatment.
Both motor vehicles are still at the scene, a waiting towing, while investigations are being conducted.
Butoto urges all road users to prioritize road safety and avoid reckless driving.
