Gomba accident claims six, three injured
KAMPALA: At least six people have died and three others sustained injuries following a grisly road crash that occurred early Saturday morning along the Maddu–Ssembabule Road in Gomba District.
According to Michael Kananura, the fatal accident happened at about 5:00am at Lumonya and involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UA 788DJ.
Preliminary police findings indicate that the taxi was transporting passengers from Ssembabule District to Nakasongola for a wedding ceremony when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle due to speeding. The vehicle subsequently overturned several times.
Police said four people died instantly at the scene, while two others later succumbed to injuries at hospital.
Three survivors who sustained injuries were rushed to nearby health facilities for treatment as investigations into the crash continue.
Traffic Police have once again urged motorists to observe speed limits and exercise caution while on the road, noting that speeding remains one of the leading causes of fatal road crashes in Uganda.
Authorities are yet to release the identities of the deceased pending notification of their next of kin.
