Four people, including three teenagers, have been killed in a road crash in Rukungiri District, police have said.
The crash occurred at about 7pm on Thursday in Murambo Cell, Nyabukuku Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county.
According to Kigezi Region Police spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime, the crash involved motor vehicle registration number UBK 931A and an unidentified red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle.
Police said the vehicle was travelling from Rwenziri Catholic Parish in Bugangari Sub-county to Nyakibale Catholic Parish in Rukungiri Municipality, where the occupants were reportedly headed for a youth conference.
The vehicle allegedly lost control and knocked a boda boda rider who was carrying a passenger before overturning.
“Three people died on the spot and several others were seriously injured,” SP Tumushime said.
The deceased were identified as Praise, 16; Viani, 15; Nahurira Bridget, 14; and Tito Muhereza, 20, who died while receiving treatment in the emergency room at Nyakibale Hospital.
Those injured include Tumusiime Godfrey, 16; Monica Akampulira, 18; Kansiime Scovia, 18; Nanshaba Viani, 16; Turyagumanawe Benjamin, 18; and Nayebare Proscovia, 17.
The injured victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
Police said investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
SP Tumushime cautioned motorists against speeding and urged them to ensure that their vehicles are in good mechanical condition before using the roads.
Police also conveyed condolences to the families of those who died in the crash.
