SAD! 6 people reported dead, 8 critically injured in Thursday fatal accident

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NEWS– A total of 6 people have been reported day and 8 critically injured in a fatal accident.

The Thursday morning 14th November 2024 fatal accident occurred around Kakira on the Jinja – Iganga Highway.

The accident involved involved a taxi registration number UBP 574J from Namisindwa and a Fuso box body registration number UAF 333B.

According to witnesses, the accident that happened in the wee hours of the morning around 5:00 am saw the Taxi (drone) colliding with the sugarcane truck that had been parked due to a mechanical problem.

Some of the deceased have been identified as Namutosi Beatrice, Mulungo Asuman, Naigaga Mary from Manafa while others yet to be identified by press time. 

The eight (8) critically injured were rushed to Jinja Main Hospital in a critical condition.

By press time, police was yet to issue an official statement regarding the accident.