One person has died in a road crash along the Rukungiri-Ntungamo Road in Rukungiri District.
The crash occurred at about 9:50pm on Saturday at Rwabigangura, Kebisoni, according to police.
Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, identified the deceased as Onesmus Natukunda, who was driving a dark blue Toyota Sienta, registration number UA 925BL.
Tumushime said preliminary information indicates that Natukunda lost control of the vehicle, which overturned several times, killing him instantly.
“The tragic incident occurred at Rwabigangura, Kebisoni, along Rukungiri-Ntungamo Road,” Tumushime said in a statement issued on Sunday.
Police said investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.
Tumushime urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy and to observe traffic rules, particularly avoiding speeding and dangerous overtaking.
He also extended condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased.
