At least six people have been injured in a serious road accident that occurred along the Kabale–Mbarara Highway in Kabale District.
The incident happened on Friday at around 3:00 PM at Nyakijumba, involving a motor vehicle with registration number UEA 886M, a Toyota Carib.
The injured victims have been identified as Florence Musimenta, 39, a pedestrian and resident of Kanyakiriro, Nyabikoni Central Division in Kabale Municipality. Other victims include Apollo Muhumuza, 48, Tumuhaise, Mercy Ahumuza, 16, Johnathan Amutuhire, 12, and Shinah Ayebare, 10, all members of the same family.
According to police reports, the vehicle was heading from Nyakijumba towards Kabale town when the driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, lost control. The car veered off the road, hit the pedestrian, and eventually plunged into a trench, injuring the occupants.
Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the incident, noting that the scene was visited and documented by ASP Mucunguzi Wilson and his team. Maate said that all the victims were rushed to Kabale Hospital for treatment.
Maate added that the vehicle has been towed to Kabale Central Police Station pending inspection.
