Mpigi-Two people died and three others injured in a Sunday morning accident that happened at Kayabwe along the Kampala-Masaka highway.
The accident which occured at around 7:30am involved a motor vehicle reg no UAV 310Y (Prado) that was being driven by a one William Tumusiime that was moving from Masaka side heading to Kampala.
“The accident happened after a boda boda rider who was moving in front of the prado turned from left to right without indicating and in the process, the Prado driver tried to dodge the rider and ended up losing control of his vehicle knocked the boda boda rider and killed him on spot.” Says Faridah Nampiima, the traffic police spokesperson.
She adds that a one Yesse Mubangizi Kamanyire, an occupant of the vehicle died moments after reaching Nkozi Hospital.
“Three other people who were passengers in the Prado including Ephraim Kasagwa a 72 year old, sustained serious injuries and he’s admitted at Nkozi hospital while Philimon Mugabi sustained minor injuries.” Says
The cause of the accident has been attributed to the boda boda rider who carelessly turned off from the road.
The deceased boda boda rider has been identified as Samuel Lukyamuzi a 42 year old.
