Summary:
- Rwenzori East Region Police Spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime urged motorists and drivers traveling through Queen Elizabeth National Park to adhere strictly to Uganda Wildlife Authority’s speed limit guidelines.
KASESE: Katwe Kabatoro Police Division in Kasese District is investigating a tragic accident that occurred on January 15, 2025, in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The incident, which took place at approximately 11:40 PM along Hamukungu Road from Kikorongo to Katunguru, claimed one life and left another person seriously injured.
According to reports, a motorcycle with registration number UGA 359 D, ridden by 19-year-old Asaba, collided with a hippopotamus in the park.
The impact resulted in the rider’s death at the scene. The passenger, identified as Timothy Tumusime, sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
Eyewitnesses allege that the rider was speeding at the time of the accident, which likely contributed to the collision.
Responding to the scene, traffic police from Katwe Kabatoro Division transported the deceased’s body to Kasese Health Centre III for a postmortem examination.
Speaking about the incident, Rwenzori East Region Police Spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime urged motorists and drivers traveling through Queen Elizabeth National Park to adhere strictly to Uganda Wildlife Authority’s speed limit guidelines.
He emphasized that violators risk arrest and prosecution.
