A tragic accident along the Mbarara-Lyantonde highway at Kibega 1 Village claimed the lives of eight people and left one injured on Friday evening.
Police reports indicate that the collision involved a white Toyota Hiace (UBQ 016U) traveling from Mbarara to Lyantonde and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer (KDQ 668L/ZH 5133) coming from Lyantonde towards Mbarara. The crash occurred at approximately 6:30 PM.
According to authorities, the Hiace driver attempted to overtake from a corner and collided head-on with the trailer, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The lone survivor, a passenger in the Hiace, was rushed to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital for treatment.
Four of the deceased remain trapped inside the Hiace as rescue efforts continue. Police are working to identify all victims.
The accident is believed to have been caused by reckless driving, police confirmed.
SP Kasasira Samson of the Rwizi Police Spokesperson emphasized the need for motorists to exercise caution, especially on busy highways.
