Seven have been confirmed dead, while two others sustained serious injuries following a devastating Saturday morning road crash in Sheema District.
The accident occurred at around 6:30am on Saturday along the busy Mbarara–Bushenyi Highway at Rusharara in Kabwohe, sending shockwaves through the Greater Bushenyi region. The crash involved a black Toyota Fielder, registration number UA 702DL, which was travelling from Bushenyi towards Mbarara.
Preliminary information indicates that the victims were returning home after attending overnight prayers at St. Rose Catholic Church when tragedy struck.
Namatah Lule an eye witness say the impact was severe, leaving seven dead at the scene, while two others were critically injured. The injured were rushed to ICOBI Hospital for urgent medical care.
Traffic police responded swiftly, cordoning off the area and beginning investigations into the cause of the crash. Authorities have yet to officially identify the deceased, as efforts to notify next of kin continue.
The bodies were transported to Kabwohe Health Centre III mortuary for postmortem examinations.
The incident has once again raised concerns over road safety along the Mbarara–Bushenyi Highway, with authorities urging motorists to exercise caution, especially during early morning travel.
