By Spy Uganda
The sad news coming from Uganda Police Traffic Directorate indicates that five people died on the spot last night and several others injured when a Scania Truck lost control and crashed into vehicles parked at Buloba Forest Park in Wakiso district.
According to Traffic Spokesperson Faridah Nampiima, the terrible accident happened at around 8pm when the truck headed to Mityana side suffered a tyre burst and lost control, hence ramming into five motor vehicles at the place.
Nampiima identified the five motor vehicles crashed by the truck as; UBE613E Toyota Hiace , UAR 175W Isuzu Elf, UAX783F Mitsubishi Pajero and UFL 384D Bajaj Boxer.
“The Traffic police at Buloba Police station, has today evening 01/04/2023 at around 20:00/c registered a fatal accident at Buloba Forest Park which has claimed lives of five people,” says Nampiima.
She adds that the deceased included two passengers from motor vehicle reg no UAV 515J, other two from UBE 613E Toyota Hiace and the fifth was the Boda boda rider.
Nampiima noted that an unidentified number of victims have been rushed to Mulago Hospital in Kampala for medical help.
“Inquiries into the matter are underway and more details will be availed in due course,” she added.
