Summary:
- According to the police statement, the Fuso Fighter, en route from Kabale to Kisoro and laden with soda arsh, encountered mechanical issues while navigating the Kanaba corners.
KISORO: A 38 year old, turn man of a motor vehicle registration number UBL 124F Fuso fighter carrying Soda Arsh (salt) has died in an accident at Kanaba Sub County along Kisoro- Kabale Road.
The deceased has been identified as Abudallatif Tumuhise.
The incident, which occurred at 3:20 PM in Kagano village, Muhindura parish, Kanaba Sub County, Kisoro district, involved multiple vehicles. Alongside the Fuso Fighter, a white UBL 124F, were a red M/Benz Actros with registration number UBG165K, and a white Hawo Sino truck with registration numbers UBK970D and UBN491E.
According to the police statement, the Fuso Fighter, en route from Kabale to Kisoro and laden with soda arsh, encountered mechanical issues while navigating the Kanaba corners. The propeller shaft disengaged from the vehicle, leading to a loss of control. Subsequently, the Fuso Fighter collided with the rear of the UBG165K, and then directly with the oncoming UBK970D/UBN491E, resulting in the tragic demise of Tumuhise.
Elly Maate, spokesperson for the Kigezi region police, confirmed the accident and reported that the driver of the UBL124F fled the scene. Asp Kushaba Micheal and a team of traffic officers conducted an investigation at the site. Statements were obtained from the drivers involved, and the vehicles were towed to Kisoro Central Police Station for further inspection. Meanwhile, Tumuhise’s body was transported to Kisoro Hospital for postmortem examination.
