Kasese, Uganda – A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of two individuals and left several others injured in the Rwenzori East Region earlier today. The incident occurred at approximately 12:40 PM in Muhokya Town along the Kasese–Mbarara Road.
According to a statement released by the Territorial Police at Kasese Central Police Station (CPS), the crash involved a Toyota Hiace, registration number UBS 891C, and a Mitsubishi Pajero, registration number UAV 674Q, both white in color.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the Mitsubishi Pajero was attempting to overtake when it collided head-on with the oncoming Toyota Hiace, resulting in a deadly crash.
The deceased have been identified as Mbusa David and Maate Mathias, both of whom succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Several other passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to different hospitals within Kasese Municipality for urgent medical attention.
Police Spokesperson for the Kasese Region, SP Nelson Tumushime, confirmed the fatalities and called for heightened caution on the roads.
“This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving. We urge all motorists to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such avoidable loss of life,” Tumushime stated.
The police highlighted the primary causes of road accidents as speeding, and Reckless Driving.
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the crash and are appealing to eyewitnesses to come forward with any relevant information.
The community is mourning the loss of life, and local leaders have called for increased road safety measures along the Kasese–Mbarara highway, which has seen a rise in traffic-related incidents in recent months.
